Los Angeles Angels vs Pittsburgh Pirates | September 4, 2026

Scheduled September 4, 2026 • PNC Park, Pittsburgh

Los Angeles Angels

52-83

Pittsburgh Pirates

65-71

MLB PREVIEW • September 4, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Los Angeles Angels (52-83) travels to play Pittsburgh Pirates (65-71) at PNC Park, Pittsburgh.

Los Angeles Angels

Visiting Side

Record 52-83

Pittsburgh Pirates

Home Side

Record 65-71

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

Los Angeles Angels

94%

Pittsburgh Pirates

Projected Score LOS 4.1 - PIT 5.1

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

Pittsburgh Pirates has a stronger overall season performance.
Pittsburgh Pirates has a stronger home record.
Pittsburgh Pirates boasts a more productive batting lineup.

Los Angeles Angels

STAT

Pittsburgh Pirates

38.8% Win % 48.1%

52-82 Overall Record 65-70

29-39 Home Record 34-32

23-43 Away Record 31-38

4.09 Runs / G 4.87

.235 Team BA .252

.684 Team OPS .733

4.28 Team ERA 4.22

1.34 WHIP 1.32

4478 AB (At Bats) 4649

548 R (Runs) 657

1054 H (Hits) 1172

203 2B (Doubles) 204

12 3B (Triples) 14

132 HR (Home Runs) 158

528 RBI (Runs Batted In) 627

1677 TB (Total Bases) 1878

418 BB (Walks) 479

1263 SO (Strikeouts) 1278

74 SB (Stolen Bases) 111

.235 AVG .252

.310 OBP .329

.374 SLG .404

.684 OPS .733

524.4 RC (Runs Created) 632.3

.083 BB/PA .091

0.33 BB/K 0.37

3.91 P/PA 3.91

347 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 376

5025 PA (Plate Appearances) 5241

33.9 AB/HR 29.4

4.28 ERA 4.22

1.34 WHIP 1.32

1182.0 IP (Innings) 1205.1

1039 H (Hits Allowed) 1087

562 ER (Earned Runs) 565

140 HR (HR Allowed) 134

550 BB (Walks Allowed) 499

1202 K (Strikeouts) 1249

9.2 K/9 (K Per 9) 9.3

52 W (Wins) 65

82 L (Losses) 70

21 SV (Saves) 27

0.983 FP (Fielding %) 0.982

79 E (Errors) 84

203 DP (Double Plays) 204

4732 TC (Total Chances) 4761

3546 PO (Putouts) 3616

1107 A (Assists) 1061

35.4 RF (Range Factor) 34.9

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Pittsburgh Pirates plays on familiar turf at PNC Park, Pittsburgh.

Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor

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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook

Why Los Angeles Angels Could Win

Los Angeles Angels brings a Team ERA of 4.28 and Batting Average of .235 into the matchup.

Why Pittsburgh Pirates Could Win

Pittsburgh Pirates counters with a Team ERA of 4.22 and Batting Average of .252.

Deciding Factor

The deciding factor will be if Pittsburgh Pirates's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

PNC Park, Pittsburgh

Dome/Indoor • 87°F

Attendance

N/A

Closing Odds

Line: NL | O/U: TBD

Pitching & Leaders

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

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Los Angeles Angels (50.4%) Pittsburgh Pirates (49.6%)

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