Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Junk works deeper into games, 5.4 IP per start versus 4.8.
·Leahy holds a 7-point P-Score advantage, 54 to 47.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Leahy arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 26% | 94.2 |
| Curveball | 16% | 83.0 |
| Slider | 16% | 89.4 |
| Changeup | 15% | 88.6 |
| Sweeper | 14% | 84.8 |
| Sinker | 13% | 94.2 |
Junk arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 35% | 94.1 |
| Slider | 19% | 86.3 |
| Changeup | 18% | 87.3 |
| Sweeper | 14% | 80.1 |
| Curveball | 9% | 80.7 |
| Sinker | 4% | 93.6 |
| Slurve | 0% | 84.8 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.688OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.743OPS
.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
STL·
MIA+34119th
Run differential
+36217th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Cardinals?+
Kyle Leahy is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Marlins?+
Janson Junk is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
12:10 PM ET at loanDepot park.
Where is the game being played?+
loanDepot park, home of the Miami Marlins.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Kyle Leahy is at 54; Janson Junk is at 47. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.