Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Ober enters with a 5.50 road ERA; Keller owns a 5.48 ERA at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Keller arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 32% | 93.3 |
| Sinker | 17% | 92.3 |
| Sweeper | 16% | 82.0 |
| Slider | 10% | 87.2 |
| Curveball | 9% | 77.8 |
| Changeup | 9% | 88.7 |
| Cutter | 7% | 89.7 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.739OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.749OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
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
MIN·
PIT+26419th
Run differential
+31611th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Twins?+
Bailey Ober is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Pirates?+
Mitch Keller is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
4:05 PM ET at PNC Park.
Where is the game being played?+
PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Bailey Ober is at 48; Mitch Keller is at 44. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.