Ureña’s Rookie Night Lights Up Angels | MLB News

MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 18, 2026 · 1m

Rookie phenom Walbert Ureña dazzled in a career-defining start, tossing seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts and just four hits allowed—setting himself up as a top Rookie of the Year contender. His 2.74 ERA ranks second among rookies with 100+ innings, trailing only Parker Messick, while his 16 starts allowing one run or fewer match Dwight Gooden’s record for his age since 1985. With elite velocity (101 mph fastball, 98.8 sinker) and pinpoint command, Ureña racked up 22 swinging strikes and threw 19 first-pitch strikes. Though he didn’t get the win after the bullpen surrendered a…