Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Gallen averages 1.0 more innings per start.
·Scherzer enters with a 5.97 road ERA; Gallen owns a 5.79 ERA at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Scherzer arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 48% | 93.0 |
| Slider | 17% | 85.4 |
| Changeup | 15% | 83.9 |
| Curveball | 15% | 74.6 |
| Cutter | 6% | 87.8 |
Gallen arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 36% | 92.9 |
| Slider | 22% | 88.3 |
| Knuckle Curve | 19% | 81.3 |
| Changeup | 17% | 86.3 |
| Sinker | 6% | 92.7 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.705OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.697OPS
.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
TOR·
AZ+30622nd
Run differential
+37112th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Jays?+
Max Scherzer is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Diamondbacks?+
Zac Gallen is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
8:10 PM ET at Chase Field.
Where is the game being played?+
Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Max Scherzer is at 33; Zac Gallen is at 32. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.