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Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features Los Angeles Angels's Sam Aldegheri (2-1, 2.12 ERA) against Arizona Diamondbacks's Eduardo Rodriguez (5-2, 2.55 ERA).
Both starters carry similar ERAs, setting the stage for a potential pitchers' duel. WHIP: Sam Aldegheri 1.29, Eduardo Rodriguez 1.23.
Advanced metrics: Sam Aldegheri — FIP 3.86, K% 16.7%, 17.0 IP / Eduardo Rodriguez — FIP 4.08, K% 17.9%, 81.3 IP
Career H2H Analysis
Eduardo Rodriguez carries a .235 career BAA (4-for-17) vs. Los Angeles Angels's top of the order — a neutral track record.
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Los Angeles Angels 30-44 (.405), Arizona Diamondbacks 37-36 (.507).
Arizona Diamondbacks holds the edge in the season standings, though Los Angeles Angels can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Recent form: Los Angeles Angels on a 1-game win streak, Arizona Diamondbacks 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 4.20 ERA, 33K in 40.2IP, Chase Silseth (Setup) 1.71 ERA, 29K in 26.1IP.
Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Brandyn Garcia (Setup) 2.87 ERA, 15K in 15.2IP, Drey Jameson 4.76 ERA, 5K in 5.2IP, Eduardo Rodriguez 2.55 ERA, 60K in 81.1IP.
Win Probability
Projected win probability: Los Angeles Angels 50% vs Arizona Diamondbacks 50%
Factors: Los Angeles Angels's starter owns the lower ERA, Arizona Diamondbacks's home-field advantage. Of course, baseball's inherent randomness means actual results may differ.
Key Tactical Points
Workload comparison: Sam Aldegheri averages 8.5 IP per start vs. Eduardo Rodriguez at 5.8 IP. Getting six-plus innings from the starter significantly eases the bullpen burden.