MLB Recap · August 2, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers at Los Angeles Angels: Final Score & Recap

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The Story

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on August 2, 2026, at Angel Stadium, overcoming a pre-game win probability of just 31% according to the DiamondIQ model's estimate to finish at 100%. The Angels generated all the offense they would need in the second inning, when Wade Meckler connected on a home run off Jacob Misiorowski, a swing that carried a win-probability swing of +12.7% from the DiamondIQ model's estimate. The inning was further shaped when Josh Lowe struck out to strand any threat of a Milwaukee response, a moment that added another +9.3% to Los Angeles's win probability. Milwaukee's most meaningful missed opportunities came late, as Garrett Mitchell's strikeout against Ryan Zeferjahn in the eighth inning represented an 8.1% swing against the Brewers, and Luis Lara's flyouts in the seventh and second innings cost Milwaukee 7.8% and 7.7% in win probability, respectively.

On the mound, Walbert Ureña was the central figure in the Angels' victory, posting a remarkable +37.2% win-probability contribution, the highest of any player on either side. Ryan Zeferjahn added +11.3% and Luke Murphy contributed +7.2%, as the Angels' pitching staff held Milwaukee to five hits and no runs across nine innings. At the plate, Jackson Chourio led all batters with a +10.9% WPA and +0.6 RE24, while Meckler finished at +10.0% WPA and led position players with a +1.3 RE24. Los Angeles added its third and final run in the bottom of the eighth, completing a performance that the DiamondIQ model's estimate ultimately rated a wire-to-wire commanding outcome despite the long pre-game odds against the home side.

Analysis generated by DiamondIQ's model.

Win Probability

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DiamondIQ model home win probability across the game (pre-game 30.8% → final 100%).

Biggest Plays by Win-Probability Added

Wade Meckler Home Run
Bot 2nd · off Jacob Misiorowski
+12.7%
Josh Lowe Strikeout
Bot 2nd · off Jacob Misiorowski
+9.3%
Garrett Mitchell Strikeout
Top 8th · off Ryan Zeferjahn
-8.1%
Luis Lara Flyout
Top 7th · off Luke Murphy
-7.8%
Luis Lara Flyout
Top 2nd · off Walbert Ureña
-7.7%

Top Batters by WPA

Jackson Chourio+10.9%+0.6 RE24
Wade Meckler+10.0%+1.3 RE24
Josh Lowe+8.5%-0.2 RE24

Top Pitchers by WPA

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