Milwaukee Brewers vs Los Angeles Angels Preview
Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features Milwaukee Brewers's Jacob Misiorowski (11-4, 1.58 ERA) against Los Angeles Angels's Walbert Ureña (6-7, 2.70 ERA).
Milwaukee Brewers's Jacob Misiorowski posts an elite 1.58 ERA this season, while Walbert Ureña has been solid at 2.70. There is a clear gap in starting pitching quality.
Advanced metrics: Jacob Misiorowski — FIP 2.03, K% 40.6%, 120.0 IP / Walbert Ureña — FIP 3.88, K% 21.9%, 93.3 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Milwaukee Brewers 69-41 (.627), Los Angeles Angels 42-69 (.378).
Milwaukee Brewers holds the edge in the season standings, though Los Angeles Angels can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Run differential: Milwaukee Brewers +138, Los Angeles Angels -77. Milwaukee Brewers boasts superior run production.
Recent form: Milwaukee Brewers on a 2-game win streak, Los Angeles Angels on a 5-game losing streak.
Based on starting pitching, Milwaukee Brewers holds the edge.
Bullpen Analysis
Milwaukee Brewers bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Aaron Ashby (Setup) 3.86 ERA, 83K in 60.2IP, Abner Uribe (Closer) 2.28 ERA, 42K in 43.1IP, Brandon Sproat 5.05 ERA, 96K in 92.2IP.
Los Angeles Angels bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Brent Suter 4.26 ERA, 54K in 61.1IP, Brett Kerry 3.38 ERA, 5K in 8.0IP, Grayson Rodriguez 7.98 ERA, 36K in 44.0IP.
Win Probability
Projected win probability: Milwaukee Brewers 52% vs Los Angeles Angels 48%
Factors: Milwaukee Brewers's starter owns the lower ERA, Los Angeles Angels's home-field advantage. Of course, baseball's inherent randomness means actual results may differ.
Key Tactical Points
Workload comparison: Jacob Misiorowski averages 6.0 IP per start vs. Walbert Ureña at 5.5 IP. Getting six-plus innings from the starter significantly eases the bullpen burden.
Jacob Misiorowski has allowed 10 HR this season — a concern against a lineup with extra-base power.