Los Angeles Angels vs Detroit Tigers Preview
Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features Los Angeles Angels's José Soriano (6-3, 2.44 ERA) against Detroit Tigers's Casey Mize (2-3, 2.47 ERA).
Both starters carry similar ERAs, setting the stage for a potential pitchers' duel. WHIP: José Soriano 1.07, Casey Mize 0.98.
Advanced metrics: José Soriano — FIP 3.12, K% 27.9%, 66.3 IP / Casey Mize — FIP 2.55, K% 25.1%, 43.7 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Los Angeles Angels 21-34 (.382), Detroit Tigers 21-34 (.382).
Run differential: Los Angeles Angels -58, Detroit Tigers -29. Both clubs are evenly matched in run production.
Recent form: Los Angeles Angels on a 4-game win streak, Detroit Tigers on a 1-game losing streak.
Based on starting pitching, Los Angeles Angels holds the edge.
Bullpen Analysis
Los Angeles Angels bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Brent Suter 4.67 ERA, 24K in 27.0IP, Chase Silseth (Setup) 1.96 ERA, 18K in 18.1IP, Grayson Rodriguez 10.61 ERA, 9K in 9.1IP.
Detroit Tigers bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Brenan Hanifee 1.80 ERA, 5K in 10.0IP, Casey Mize 2.47 ERA, 43K in 43.2IP, Drew Anderson 3.74 ERA, 42K in 33.2IP.