FinalFinal lineupsAL West / AL Central

Los Angeles Angels 2, Minnesota Twins 4

Final Score and Game Recap

Final score, pitching lines and standings context.

2:10 PM ET · Target FieldGame-day snapshot Jul 12, 12:45 PM ETFinal lineups lockedCurrent 2026 season stats — updated Oct 9, 5:00 AM ET
T-Score36
62–100 · 5th AL West · T-Score 36
2
2–4
FINAL
77–85 · 3rd AL Central · T-Score 50
4
T-Score50
FINAL

Matchup at a glance

PitcherStat calculation
CategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherEvenBoth starters enter with comparable season profiles; neither holds a meaningful statistical advantage.
Offense vs handTwinsMinnesota has produced the stronger offense against right-handed pitching.
BullpenEvenThe two bullpens have produced similar season ERA and WHIP.
Recent formTwinsMinnesota has won 6 of its last 10 and owns the stronger recent run differential.
WeatherLow impact71°F, wind 2 mph, no precipitation expected at first pitch.

Starting pitchers

2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
ERA
3.40
92nd
WHIP
1.28
107th
K/9
9.76
91st
BB/9
4.33
151st
P-Score58i
FIP
–
HR/9
1.02
50th
OPS/R
–
IP
106.0
Last 5 starts
ERA
4.00
QUALITY
START %
20%
(1 of 5)
DAYS
REST
5
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
ERA
3.67
75th
WHIP
1.22
80th
K/9
10.54
28th
BB/9
3.57
164th
P-Score60i
FIP
–
HR/9
1.22
103rd
OPS/R
–
IP
95.2
Last 5 starts
ERA
2.93
QUALITY
START %
40%
(2 of 5)
DAYS
REST
5
How the starters differ
·Bradley walks 0.8 fewer batters per nine innings.
·Bradley has produced a quality start in 40% of outings versus 20%.
·Bradley owns a 2.93 ERA over his last five starts, compared with 4.00 for Soriano.
·Soriano enters with a 3.67 road ERA; Bradley owns a 3.05 ERA at home.

How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix

Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.

Soriano arsenal
PitchUsageVelo
Sinker30%96.3
Knuckle Curve26%85.3
Four-seam21%97.1
Splitter19%92.3
Slider5%90.2
Bradley arsenal
PitchUsageVelo
Four-seam47%97.2
Cutter24%89.7
Splitter20%91.5
Curveball9%82.8

Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand

30th
in MLB
0.672OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
8th
in MLB
0.739OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000

Lineups

Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page
Los Angeles AngelsOfficial lineupvs RHP Taj Bradley
Minnesota TwinsOfficial lineupvs RHP José Soriano

Team comparison

OffenseLAALAA·MINMIN
AVG.234 28th.245 14th
OPS.679 30th.720 12th
Home runs154 29th187 12th
Runs655 29th739 10th
OBP.310 27th.317 14th
SLG.369 30th.403 10th
PitchingLAALAA·MINMIN
1stMLB rank30th
ERA4.29vs4.56
LAAMIN
WHIP1.35vs1.36
LAAMIN
K/99.1vs8.7
LAAMIN
HR Allowed164vs186
LAAMIN
BullpenLAALAA·MINMIN
1stMLB rank30th
Bullpen ERA4.23vs4.33
no league rank
Saves25vs45
LAAMIN
ResultsLAALAA·MINMIN
+25323rd
Run differential
+29018th
62–100 Record77–85
2–8 Last 106–4
Last 10 games
L
W
L
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
L
L
W
W
W
W
L
W
L
2026 head-to-head
Season Series
2—4
6 Games Played

Frequently asked

Who is starting for the Angels?+
José Soriano (3.40 ERA, 8–5) is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Twins?+
Taj Bradley (3.67 ERA, 8–3) is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
2:10 PM ET at Target Field.
Where is the game being played?+
Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not as official league cards. The orders shown are the current projected or last-posted lineups.
How have the Angels and Twins performed head-to-head?+
Season series: Twins 4–2 this season.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
José Soriano is at 58; Taj Bradley is at 60. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.