Walbert Ureña RHP
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
ERA
2.76
26th
WHIP
1.22
88th
K/9
8.56
87th
BB/9
4.49
190th
P-Score63i
FIP
–
HR/9
0.62
15th
OPS/R
–
IP
130.1
Last 5 starts
ERA
1.45
FinalFinal lineupsAL West / NL Central
Los Angeles Angels 0, Pittsburgh Pirates 1
Final Score and Game Recap
Final score, pitching lines and standings context.
1:35 PM ET · PNC ParkGame-day snapshot Sep 6, 4:23 PM ETFinal lineups lockedCurrent 2026 season stats — updated Oct 20, 5:00 AM ET
Pirates prevail in pitching-held final
The Pittsburgh Pirates emerged with the win in a 0-1 final defined by pitching and a narrow margin. The result left little separation between the sides, with the game’s decisive edge reflected in the one-run finish rather than a high-scoring exchange. Pittsburgh’s victory came in a contest where the available pitching lines set the tone from the start and continued to frame the outcome.
Paul Skenes delivered 5.1 innings without allowing an earned run, recording 2 strikeouts. That zero in the earned-run column underscored the pitching-led character of the game and kept the scoring environment tight through his outing. Walbert Ureña also worked deep, covering 8.0 innings while allowing 1 earned run and striking out 4. His line matched the overall shape of the final: extended innings, limited earned-run damage and very little room for either side to create separation.
At the plate, Mike Trout went 2-4 with 0 home runs and 0 RBIs. The two-hit effort stood as the available offensive highlight, but the line also reflected the difficulty of converting contact into the kind of damage that could alter a game settled by a single run. With no home runs or RBIs on Trout’s line, the contest remained centered on prevention and the fine margin identified by the final score.
The Pirates’ 0-1 victory ultimately reads as a pitching-held result in every available measure. Skenes’ 0 earned runs over 5.1 innings and Ureña’s 1 earned run over 8.0 innings left offense at a premium, while Trout’s 2-4 performance supplied hits without a recorded RBI. Pittsburgh had just enough in a game where the pitching figures and final margin told the same story: control, restraint and a one-run decision.
- Pittsburgh Pirates won 0-1.
- Paul Skenes logged 5.1 IP with 0 ER and 2 K.
- Walbert Ureña pitched 8.0 IP, allowing 1 ER with 4 K.
Pitching recap
| Pitcher | Team | Role | IP | H | ER | BB | K | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbert Ureña | LAA | StarterLoss | 8.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 88 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | StarterWin | 5.1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 87 |
| Mason Montgomery | PIT | ReliefSave | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Scoring by inning
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Angels | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
 Pittsburgh Pirates | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Top hitters
Henry Davis1-for-3 · 1 HR · 1 RBI
Mike Trout2-for-4
Brandon Lowe2-for-3
Zach Neto1-for-3
Wade Meckler1-for-4
Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationPregame contextStarting pitchers
Paul Skenes RHP
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
ERA
3.83
83rd
WHIP
1.15
38th
K/9
10.51
29th
BB/9
2.61
54th
P-Score65i
FIP
–
HR/9
0.87
84th
OPS/R
–
IP
155.0
Last 5 starts
ERA
3.20
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page
Team comparison
LAA·PITAVG.234 28th.253 5th
OPS.679 30th.734 6th
Home runs154 29th186 13th
Runs655 29th767 6th
OBP.310 25th.330 4th
SLG.369 30th.404 9th
LAA·PIT1stMLB rank30th
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LAAPIT
LAA·PIT1stMLB rank30th
no league rank
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LAAPIT
LAA·PIT+30721st
Run differential
+4086th
62–100 Record82–80
2–8 Last 106–4
Last 10 games
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2026 head-to-head
Season Series
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Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Angels?+
Walbert Ureña (2.76 ERA, 9–9) is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Pirates?+
Paul Skenes (3.83 ERA, 9–11) is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
1:35 PM ET at PNC Park.
Where is the game being played?+
PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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 Pirates performed head-to-head?+
Season series: Pirates 2–1 this season.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Walbert Ureña is at 63; Paul Skenes is at 65. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.