Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu
Low temperatures are strongly correlated with less offense (and more strikeouts), and the weather report projects the coldest weather of the day at 40°. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 12.7-mph in this match-up, the best of the day for mound aces.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeremy Pena in the 95th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Jeremy Pena is penciled in 5th in the lineup today, which would be an upgrade from his 92% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year.
As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Jose Altuve ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jose Altuve is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this matchup. Jose Altuve has been hot recently, tallying a .423 wOBA over the past two weeks.
Low temperatures are strongly correlated with less offense (and more strikeouts), and the weather report projects the coldest weather of the day at 40°. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 12.7-mph in this match-up, the best of the day for mound aces. Cal Quantrill will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Alex Bregman today. The Colorado Rockies outfield defense projects as the 3rd-best among all the teams on the slate today. Alex Bregman will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's matchup.
Yordan Alvarez projects as the best hitter in MLB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Yordan Alvarez is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Yordan Alvarez will have the handedness advantage over Cal Quantrill today.
Jake Meyers is projected to bat 9th in the lineup in today's game. Low temperatures are strongly correlated with less offense (and more strikeouts), and the weather report projects the coldest weather of the day at 40°. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 12.7-mph in this match-up, the best of the day for mound aces. Cal Quantrill will hold the platoon advantage over Jake Meyers in today's matchup. The Colorado Rockies outfield defense projects as the 3rd-best among all the teams on the slate today.
Elehuris Montero is penciled in 6th in the batting order in today's game. Low temperatures are strongly correlated with less offense (and more strikeouts), and the weather report projects the coldest weather of the day at 40°. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 12.7-mph in this match-up, the best of the day for mound aces. Batting from the same side that Ronel Blanco throws from, Elehuris Montero encounters a tough challenge in today's matchup. With a .265 wOBA over the past two weeks, Elehuris Montero has been struggling at the plate.
Brendan Rodgers is projected to hit 8th in the lineup in today's game. Low temperatures are strongly correlated with less offense (and more strikeouts), and the weather report projects the coldest weather of the day at 40°. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 12.7-mph in this match-up, the best of the day for mound aces. Batting from the same side that Ronel Blanco throws from, Brendan Rodgers will have a tough challenge today.
Brenton Doyle is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order today, which would be an upgrade from his 88% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. Brenton Doyle will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats. Brenton Doyle has been hot in recent games, posting a .375 wOBA over the last 14 days.
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Kyle Tucker ranks as the 14th-best batter in the game. Kyle Tucker is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Cal Quantrill throws from, Kyle Tucker will have an edge in today's matchup. Kyle Tucker has been hot of late, batting his way to a .385 wOBA over the past 14 days.
Charlie Blackmon is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. Charlie Blackmon will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Ronel Blanco in today's matchup. The Houston Astros have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Charlie Blackmon has a strong chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game. Charlie Blackmon will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chas McCormick in the 81st percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill.
Jose Abreu is projected to bat 8th in the batting order in this matchup. Low temperatures are strongly correlated with less offense (and more strikeouts), and the weather report projects the coldest weather of the day at 40°. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 12.7-mph in this match-up, the best of the day for mound aces. Hitting from the same side that Cal Quantrill throws from, Jose Abreu will be in a tough position today. The Colorado Rockies outfield defense projects as the 3rd-best among all the teams on the slate today.
Elias Diaz is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in today's game. Elias Diaz will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.
Hunter Goodman will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nolan Jones in the 95th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. Hitting from the opposite that Ronel Blanco throws from, Nolan Jones will have an edge in today's matchup. Nolan Jones may have the upper hand against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the Houston Astros only has 1 same-handed RP. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats in all categories, and Nolan Jones will hold that advantage in today's game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Yainer Diaz in the 95th percentile when assessing his batting average skill.
Ezequiel Tovar has gone over 1.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.
Sean Bouchard has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.
