Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherYankeesWarren holds a modest edge in P-Score and WHIP, while the ERA gap is small.
Offense vs handYankeesNew owns a .733 OPS vs LHP, 8th in MLB; Los ranks 30th vs RHP.
Team strengthYankeesNew leads 53–30 in T-Score, driven by stronger offense.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Kikuchi carries a 5.36 road ERA, compared with Warren's 3.82 mark at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Kikuchi arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 41% | 95.5 |
| Slider | 25% | 87.4 |
| Splitter | 17% | 86.6 |
| Curveball | 11% | 79.9 |
| Cutter | 5% | 90.3 |
Warren arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 36% | 93.7 |
| Sinker | 25% | 93.3 |
| Sweeper | 20% | 83.9 |
| Changeup | 13% | 87.2 |
| Curveball | 5% | 81.3 |
| Slider | 0% | 86.8 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.672OPS
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0.733OPS
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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·
NYY+30721st
Run differential
+4115th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Angels?+
Yusei Kikuchi is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Yankees?+
Will Warren is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
7:05 PM ET at Yankee Stadium.
Where is the game being played?+
Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Yusei Kikuchi is at 45; Will Warren is at 56. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.