The Los Angeles Angels close out their Sunday slate at Angel Stadium on September 20, 2026, hosting the Minnesota Twins in a late-season regular season showdown. Ryan Johnson gets the ball for the Halos, squaring off against right-hander Dean Kremer on the Minnesota side. With September winding down and every game carrying real weight in the standings, this is one the Angels need to take seriously at home. First pitch is set for 4:07 PM ET, with coverage available on ABTV presented by Pechanga Resort Casino and on radio via KLAA 830.
Angels vs. Twins Pitching Matchup: Ryan Johnson vs. Dean Kremer
Ryan Johnson draws the start for Los Angeles. The Angels will be counting on him to eat innings and keep the Twins lineup off the board long enough to give the offense room to work. Johnson's ability to locate and limit hard contact will be critical against a Minnesota club that can grind at-bats and put the ball in play.
Kremer comes in as a pitcher who works through the lineup with a mix of offerings designed to generate weak contact. The Angels' lineup will need to identify his patterns early and make him work deep into counts. Getting into the Twins bullpen is a legitimate path to putting runs on the board.
Keys to Watch for the Angels
- Johnson's command early: If Johnson can get through the first two innings efficiently, he sets the tone for the afternoon. Early trouble could burn the bullpen before the offense gets going.
- Squaring up Kremer: The Angels need to resist chasing and make Kremer work. A patient approach through the order pays dividends in the middle innings.
- Home crowd at Angel Stadium: A September Sunday afternoon crowd can provide real energy. The Angels have an opportunity to feed off that and come out aggressive from the first pitch.
- Bullpen depth: Late-season rosters are expanded, and the Angels should have arms available. Managing the game from the seventh inning on will be a factor if Johnson exits early.
Prediction
This is a winnable game at home, and the Angels need to treat it that way. Johnson keeping the Twins to two or three runs gives the lineup enough of a target to work with. Minnesota will be competitive — they are not a team that beats itself — but Angel Stadium in September is a place where the Halos can make something happen. Angels take this one, 4-2.
