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Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features Chicago White Sox's Davis Martin (4-1, 1.95 ERA) against Los Angeles Angels's José Soriano (5-1, 0.84 ERA).
Los Angeles Angels's José Soriano posts an elite 0.84 ERA this season, while Davis Martin has been elite at 1.95. There is a clear gap in starting pitching quality.
Advanced metrics: Davis Martin — FIP 2.83, K% 22.9%, 37.0 IP / José Soriano — FIP 2.84, K% 30.1%, 42.7 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Chicago White Sox 16-18 (.471), Los Angeles Angels 13-22 (.371).
Chicago White Sox holds the edge in the season standings, though Los Angeles Angels can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Recent form: Chicago White Sox on a 1-game losing streak, Los Angeles Angels on a 1-game losing streak.
Based on starting pitching, Los Angeles Angels holds the edge.
Bullpen Analysis
Chicago White Sox bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Anthony Kay 5.70 ERA, 20 K in 30.0 IP, Bryan Hudson 1.13 ERA, 20 K in 16.0 IP, Davis Martin 1.95 ERA, 33 K in 37.0 IP.
Los Angeles Angels bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Brent Suter 4.12 ERA, 19 K in 19.2 IP, Chase Silseth 3.18 ERA, 10 K in 11.1 IP, Drew Pomeranz (Setup) 8.53 ERA, 10 K in 12.2 IP.