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2026-09-2006:40PNC Park
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Advanced Analysis

Pre-game data reference based on recent workload, pitcher roles, and hitting form. Not betting advice.

Pregame outlook
Through 2026-09-18 · 138 games. Availability and usage order are pregame estimates.
RA/G
4.88
SP RA%
56%
BP RA%
44%
Available
8

Last 5 RA

2026-08-30
11
2026-08-29
3
2026-08-28
0
2026-08-27
2
2026-08-26
3

IP Share

SP 60%BP 40%
Denominator: current roster, 1204.1 IP (3613 outs) this season

Pitching Usage Guide

Based on pregame roles, rest, and recent workload; not a prediction of coaching decisions.

5 non-candidates hidden
Royals
Ready
8
Limited
0
Insufficient data
0
Unlikely
0
Steven Cruz
Steven Cruz#64
RCloser
Ready
Season ERA
4.47
Season WHIP
1.27
Bullpen rest
21 days rest
Last: 22 pitchesReady
Runs allowed, last 5Newest first
02002
+
Poor formRecent workload looks normal
IP
6%
RA
7%
RA/IP
0.52
Rest
Ready
21 days rest
1.0 IP / 22 pitches
Inn.
1,2,4,5,6,7,…
Last 5 outingsNewest first
2026-08-281.0 IP0 ER0 RA22 P
2026-08-251.0 IP2 ER2 RA12 P
2026-08-231.0 IP0 ER0 RA17 P
2026-08-211.1 IP0 ER0 RA20 P
2026-08-191.0 IP2 ER2 RA17 P
Alex Lange
Alex Lange#56
RCloser
Ready
Season ERA
5.81
Season WHIP
1.50
Bullpen rest
20 days rest
Last: 22 pitchesReady
Runs allowed, last 5Newest first
10000
+
Good formRecent workload looks normal
IP
6%
RA
9%
RA/IP
0.68
Rest
Ready
20 days rest
1.0 IP / 22 pitches
Inn.
4,5,6,7,8,9,…
Last 5 outingsNewest first
2026-08-291.0 IP1 ER1 RA22 P
2026-08-271.0 IP0 ER0 RA15 P
2026-08-221.0 IP0 ER0 RA11 P
2026-08-191.0 IP0 ER0 RA10 P
2026-08-181.0 IP0 ER0 RA11 P
Craig Kimbrel
Craig Kimbrel#26
RHigh Lev
Ready
Season ERA
4.05
Season WHIP
1.20
Bullpen rest
20 days rest
Last: 9 pitchesReady
Runs allowed, last 5Newest first
00000
+
Good formRecent workload looks normal
IP
5%
RA
5%
RA/IP
0.50
Rest
Ready
20 days rest
1.0 IP / 9 pitches
Inn.
5,6,7,8,9,10,…
Last 5 outingsNewest first
2026-08-291.0 IP0 ER0 RA9 P
2026-08-221.0 IP0 ER0 RA20 P
2026-08-201.0 IP0 ER0 RA12 P
2026-08-191.0 IP0 ER0 RA13 P
2026-08-151.1 IP0 ER0 RA13 P
John Schreiber
John Schreiber#46
RHigh Lev
Ready
Season ERA
3.65
Season WHIP
1.28
Bullpen rest
20 days rest
Last: 17 pitchesReady
Runs allowed, last 5Newest first
00020
+
Average formRecent workload looks normal
IP
6%
RA
6%
RA/IP
0.47
Rest
Ready
20 days rest
1.0 IP / 17 pitches
Inn.
5,6,7,8,9,10,…
Last 5 outingsNewest first
2026-08-291.0 IP0 ER0 RA17 P
2026-08-251.0 IP0 ER0 RA13 P
2026-08-230.2 IP0 ER0 RA14 P
2026-08-210.2 IP2 ER2 RA15 P
2026-08-201.0 IP0 ER0 RA13 P
Nate Pearson
Nate Pearson#61
RHigh Lev
Ready
Season ERA
2.34
Season WHIP
1.18
Bullpen rest
20 days rest
Last: 13 pitchesReady
Runs allowed, last 5Newest first
00000
+
Good formRecent workload looks normal
IP
4%
RA
3%
RA/IP
0.32
Rest
Ready
20 days rest
1.0 IP / 13 pitches
Inn.
4,5,6,7,8,9
Last 5 outingsNewest first
2026-08-291.0 IP0 ER0 RA13 P
2026-08-251.0 IP0 ER0 RA25 P
2026-08-231.0 IP0 ER0 RA16 P
2026-08-211.0 IP0 ER0 RA21 P
2026-08-201.0 IP0 ER0 RA6 P
Connor Thomas
Connor Thomas#50
LHigh Lev
Ready
Season ERA
13.06
Season WHIP
2.23
Bullpen rest
19 days rest
Last: 34 pitchesReady
Runs allowed, last 5Newest first
20000
+
Good formRecent workload looks normal
IP
2%
RA
4%
RA/IP
1.34
Rest
Ready
19 days rest
2.1 IP / 34 pitches
Inn.
4,5,6,7,8
Last 5 outingsNewest first
2026-08-302.1 IP2 ER2 RA34 P
2026-08-251.0 IP0 ER0 RA10 P
2026-08-230.1 IP0 ER0 RA9 P
2026-08-201.2 IP0 ER0 RA20 P
2026-08-171.0 IP0 ER0 RA11 P
Jose Cuas
Jose Cuas#74
RHigh Lev
Ready
Season ERA
1.93
Season WHIP
1.64
Bullpen rest
19 days rest
Last: 19 pitchesReady
Runs allowed, last 5Newest first
00100
+
Good formRecent workload looks normal
IP
2%
RA
1%
RA/IP
0.20
Rest
Ready
19 days rest
1.0 IP / 19 pitches
Inn.
2,3,4,5,6,7,…
Last 5 outingsNewest first
2026-08-301.0 IP0 ER0 RA19 P
2026-08-271.0 IP0 ER0 RA9 P
2026-08-231.0 IP1 ER1 RA26 P
2026-08-211.0 IP0 ER0 RA21 P
2026-08-140.1 IP0 ER0 RA9 P
Anthony Gose
Anthony Gose#34
LMiddle
Ready
Season ERA
0.00
Season WHIP
0.00
Bullpen rest
20 days rest
Last: 18 pitchesReady
Runs allowed, last 5Newest first
00
+
Average formRecent workload looks normal
IP
0%
RA
0%
RA/IP
0.00
Rest
Ready
20 days rest
1.2 IP / 18 pitches
Inn.
4,5,9
Last 5 outingsNewest first
2026-08-291.2 IP0 ER0 RA18 P
2026-08-271.0 IP0 ER0 RA12 P