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Los Angeles Angels at Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Prediction, Picks & Odds for Sept. 4, 2026
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The Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Angels will rev up for a three-game series at 6:45 p.m. ET Friday at PNC Park. Los Angeles took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Pittsburgh, who comes in off a win.
On Thursday, the Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2. Pittsburgh's pitchers kept the bats quiet and finished the game with only two hits allowed. They have not allowed so few hits since May 6, when they also surrendered two.
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Meanwhile, the Angels fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against the New York Yankees on Wednesday but wound up with an undesirable result. They fell 6-3 to the Yanks.
Zach Neto certainly played a role in the loss, as he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. He hasn't been driving the ball out of the park as often lately: He's hit four home runs in his last 47 games compared to 19 in his previous 88 games.
Los Angeles has not been sharp recently as the team has lost nine of its last 10 games. That's done some real damage to their 53-87 record this season. As for the Pirates, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a boost to their 69-72 record this season.
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How to Watch Los Angeles Angels at Pittsburgh Pirates
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Date:Sept. 4, 2026
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Time:6:45 p.m. ET
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Venue:PNC Park
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TV:Apple TV+
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Streaming:Stream on Fubo
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Buy tickets:Buy Angels at Pirates tickets on Gametime
Probable Starting Pitcher Analysis
Jared Jones (PIT)
2026 Season Stats: 2-6 | 4.83 ERA | 1.28 WHIP | 10.3 K/9
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Lost last start on Aug. 28 @ STL: 4.2 IP, 3 ER, 7 H
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0-5, 6.75 ERA in last six starts; 2-1, 3.72 ERA in prior 10 games
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Pitching with 6 days rest
Ryan Johnson (LAA)
2026 Season Stats: 3-7 | 5.47 ERA | 1.42 WHIP | 6.5 K/9
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No decision in last start on Aug. 29 vs. PHI: 5 IP, 1 ER, 2 H
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1.71 earned run average in last five starts; 7.63 earned run average in prior 12 games
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Low run support: 2.6 per game this season
Los Angeles Angels vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Odds
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Moneyline:LAA +162 / PIT -201
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Run line:PIT -1.5
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Over/Under:8.5
Betting lines as of 09/04/2026 at 8:13 AM ET. Odds subject to change. Bet with bet365 .
Los Angeles Angels Stat Check: Who's Hot, Who's Not
Who's Hot
No players currently match our analysis around current trends.
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Who's Not
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Jose Siri Previous Game: 0-4, 2 K
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0 extra-base hits in 16 straight games
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Oswald Peraza Previous Game: 0-3
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0 extra-base hits in seven straight games
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Vaughn Grissom: 0 walks in 11 straight games
Pittsburgh Pirates Stat Check: Who's Hot, Who's Not
Who's Hot
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Oneil Cruz: 2+ times on base in six straight games
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Bryan Reynolds: 1+ time on base in 14 straight games
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Nick Gonzales: 2+ times on base in five straight games
Who's Not
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Jacob Gonzalez: .183/.218/.305 since July 22; .255/.321/.422 in prior 36 games
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Rafael Flores: .095/.156/.190 since Aug. 21; .312/.411/.729 in prior 17 games
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Esmerlyn Valdez: .175/.310/.291 since July 27; .293/.385/.707 in prior 37 games
Last 10 Games for Los Angeles Angels (1-9)
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Sept. 2: L vs. NYY 3-6
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Sept. 1: L vs. NYY 3-7
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Aug. 31: W vs. NYY 10-1
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Aug. 30: L vs. PHI 2-5
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Aug. 29: L vs. PHI 2-4
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Aug. 28: L vs. PHI 3-5
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Aug. 26: L vs. CLE 3-4
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Aug. 25: L vs. CLE 6-8
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Aug. 24: L vs. CLE 2-4
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Aug. 23: L @ TEX 3-5
Last 10 Games for Pittsburgh Pirates (6-4)
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Sept. 3: W vs. SF 5-2
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Sept. 2: L vs. SF 4-5
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Sept. 1: W vs. SF 13-12
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Aug. 30: W @ STL 5-4
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Aug. 29: W @ STL 6-2
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Aug. 28: L @ STL 1-4
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Aug. 26: L @ SD 0-3
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Aug. 25: W @ SD 1-0
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Aug. 24: W @ SD 3-2
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Aug. 23: L @ LAD 0-4
Final Score Prediction for Los Angeles Angels @ Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 4, 2026
Angels 2 – Pirates 6
Lean: Pirates
We'll take the Pirates with Oneil Cruz swinging it the way he has been.
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