Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
Advanced starter metricsERA−, FIP, WAR, career vs opponent
| Metric | Ureña | Ragans | Note |
|---|
| ERA− | 66 | – | Park- and league-adjusted; 100 is average. |
| FIP | 3.77 | – | |
| WAR | 2.1 | – | Season value. |
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Ureña arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Changeup | 34% | 90.9 |
| Sinker | 32% | 98.0 |
| Four-seam | 20% | 97.9 |
| Sweeper | 14% | 87.1 |
| Fastball | 0% | 84.7 |
Offense vs pitcher hand
Royals vs RHPWalbert Ureña throws right-handed
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
LAA·
KC+14623rd
Run differential
+11527th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Angels?+
Walbert Ureña is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Royals?+
Cole Ragans is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
7:10 PM ET at Kauffman Stadium.
Where is the game being played?+
Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
P-Score is available for one starter only.