- Matchup: New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Angels
- Schedule: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- Venue: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network West
- Betting Odds: New York (-128) Los Angeles (+106)
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Angel Stadium will host the clash between the Los Angeles Angels (53-85) and the New York Yankees (78-60) on Wednesday. The opening moneyline has the Yankees at -128, while the Angels are set at +106. The total runs for the game are projected to be 8.5, with Cam Schlittler and Reid Detmers slated as the starting pitchers.
With a slugging percentage of .409, New York has encountered 1,265 strikeouts while achieving 497 walks. The Yankees have accumulated 595 runs and 1,057 hits this season, boasting a batting average of .232. The team has also recorded 199 doubles and 190 home runs. Currently, the Yankees are averaging 4.5 runs per game, positioning them at 13th in the league.
The Yankees’ pitching staff holds an impressive ERA of 3.26 (ranked 1st in MLB) with 1,235 strikeouts recorded. They’ve allowed 135 home runs and have yielded 515 runs, leading the league. With a walk tally of 420, their season FIP stands at 3.66. New York pitchers have surrendered 1,034 hits (averaging 7.6 hits per 9 innings) and allowed 446 earned runs. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.94, and the overall WHIP for the team is 1.18.
This season, Yankees pitchers have faced runners on base 164 times, contributing to 159 high leverage situations. The bullpen has achieved 77 holds (ranking 12th in MLB) and a save rate of 60.6% in 145 save opportunities, securing 40 saves while missing 26 opportunities. The bullpen has inherited 236 runners, with 20.3% scoring. A total of 460 relievers have taken the mound this season.
In total, the Yankees have recorded 3,698 putouts, 1,199 assists, and 81 errors, holding a fielding percentage of .984—ranking 21st in baseball. They have successfully converted 107 double plays and turned 70.9% of plays in 11,094 innings into outs, placing them 8th in the league.
Cam Schlittler, with a 16-9 career record, has a FIP of 2.33 after facing 955 batters in the majors. He has conceded 175 hits (average of 6.7 hits per 9 innings) and issued 73 walks. With an ERA of 2.36 (62 earned runs), Schlittler’s career WHIP is 1.050, accumulating 236 innings pitched and 285 strikeouts throughout his career.
On the other hand, the Los Angeles Angels have secured a .310 OBP and a .234 batting average this season. They’ve struck out 1,301 times (3rd in baseball) and collected 1,081 hits. The Angels have hit 133 home runs and collected 541 RBIs. Their team slugging percentage is .372, and they average 4.09 runs per game, placing them 25th in MLB. They’ve hit 209 doubles while walking 432 times and scoring 565 runs.
Los Angeles maintains a team WHIP of 1.343 and a FIP of 4.16, ranking 8th in MLB for total hits allowed (1,073). The Angels’ pitchers have allowed 638 runs with a team ERA of 4.25 (576 earned runs). Their K/BB ratio is 9.10 with 1,231 strikeouts against 564 walks. They’ve yielded 144 HRs and average 4.71 runs allowed per 9 innings (21st in MLB).
This season, the Angels’ bullpen has a 39.4% success rate for inherited runners out of 216. They’ve seen action in 149 high leverage situations and have been called upon with runners on in 140 instances. With 126 save opportunities, the Angels secured 77 holds but have blown 25 saves. Currently, they rank 30th in baseball with a save rate of 45.7%, deploying 444 relievers over the season.
In a total of 10,971 innings played, the Angels carry a defensive efficiency rating of 70.0% (13th in the majors). Their defense has turned 92 double plays and holds a fielding percentage of .984, placing them 20th in pro baseball with 1,151 assists, 79 errors, and 3,657 putouts.
Reid Detmers, with a career win-loss record of 25-39, has a 4.45 ERA. He yields 8.3 hits per 9 innings and possesses a 3.00 strikeout to walk ratio, facing 2,567 batters in his professional career. He has surrendered 299 earned runs, has a WHIP of 1.290, and a FIP of 4.4. Across his pro career, Detmers has given up 555 hits and recorded 672 strikeouts over 604 innings.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB showdown on the spread or moneyline?
Recommendation: Take Los Angeles (+106)
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