New York Mets vs Los Angeles Angels Preview
Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features New York Mets's Clay Holmes (3-2, 1.75 ERA) against Los Angeles Angels's Jack Kochanowicz (2-0, 3.09 ERA).
New York Mets's Clay Holmes posts an elite 1.75 ERA this season, while Jack Kochanowicz has been solid at 3.09. There is a clear gap in starting pitching quality.
Advanced metrics: Clay Holmes — FIP 3.79, K% 17.6%, 36.0 IP / Jack Kochanowicz — FIP 3.73, K% 16.3%, 35.0 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: New York Mets 11-22 (.333), Los Angeles Angels 13-21 (.382).
Recent form: New York Mets on a 1-game losing streak, Los Angeles Angels on a 1-game win streak.
Based on starting pitching, New York Mets holds the edge.
Bullpen Analysis
New York Mets bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Brooks Raley (Setup) 1.54 ERA, 14 K in 11.2 IP, Christian Scott 4.26 ERA, 9 K in 6.1 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) 9.26 ERA, 9 K in 11.2 IP.
Win Probability
Projected win probability: New York Mets 53% vs Los Angeles Angels 47%
Factors: New York Mets'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: Clay Holmes averages 6.0 IP per start vs. Jack Kochanowicz at 5.8 IP. Getting six-plus innings from the starter significantly eases the bullpen burden.