Detroit @ Washington Picks & Props

Zach McKinstry is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game. Nationals Park has the 9th-shallowest RF dimensions among all parks. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the hottest temperature of the day at 81°. The Washington Nationals don't have any same-handed relief pitchers in their bullpen, so Zach McKinstry is guaranteed to never lose the platoon advantage against the bullpen all game. The Washington Nationals outfield defense grades out as the 5th-worst of all teams on the slate.

Nationals Park projects as the #30 field in the majors for right-handed BABIP, via THE BAT projection system. Spencer Torkelson will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today's matchup. Compared to last year, Spencer Torkelson's capacity to hit the ball with an optimal launch angle for home runs (ranging from -4° to 26°) has dwindled, dropping from 15.6% to 11.8%. Spencer Torkelson's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has dropped off lately, decreasing from 11.8% on the season to 3.3% over the past two weeks. In notching a .282 wOBA (a leading indicator of offensive ability) this year, Spencer Torkelson grades out in the 19th percentile.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the hottest temperature of the day at 81°. Today, the Detroit Tigers have the worst infield defense out of all teams. Alex Call will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats. Comparing his seasonal figure exit velocity of 86.8 mph to a recent 14-day figure of 88.9 mph, Alex Call has shown a notable increase. Lately, Alex Call has seen a boost in his capacity to make contact with the ball at an angle that lends itself well to a BABIP (ranging from -4° to 26°), with his success rate rising from 42.5% over the season to 56% in the last two weeks' worth of games.

Jeimer Candelario is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this game. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the hottest temperature of the day at 81°. Jeimer Candelario pulls many of his flyballs (34.8% — 87th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 10th-shallowest RF fences today. Today, the Detroit Tigers have the worst infield defense out of all teams. Jeimer Candelario will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the hottest temperature of the day at 81°. The switch-hitting Keibert Ruiz will get to bat from his good side (0) today against Alex Faedo. Keibert Ruiz pulls many of his flyballs (35.6% — 91st percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Today, the Detroit Tigers have the worst infield defense out of all teams. Keibert Ruiz will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.

This year, Dominic Smith has mainly batted in the back-half of the order (50% of the time), however, it's expected that he will bat 2nd in the batting order for this game. Nationals Park has the 9th-shallowest RF dimensions among all parks. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the hottest temperature of the day at 81°. Dominic Smith will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Alex Faedo in today's matchup. Today, the Detroit Tigers have the worst infield defense out of all teams.

Corey Dickerson is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game. Nationals Park has the 9th-shallowest RF dimensions among all parks. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the hottest temperature of the day at 81°. Corey Dickerson will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Alex Faedo today. Today, the Detroit Tigers have the worst infield defense out of all teams.

Lane Thomas is penciled in 1st in the lineup today. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the hottest temperature of the day at 81°. Today, the Detroit Tigers have the worst infield defense out of all teams. Lane Thomas will possess the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats. In his recent games, Lane Thomas's exit velocity on flyballs has significantly increased, evident by his 98.4-mph figure over the past fortnight, a notable increase from his seasonal figure of 94.5-mph.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the hottest temperature of the day at 81°. Eric Haase will have the handedness advantage against Patrick Corbin in today's matchup... and the cherry on top, Corbin has a large platoon split. Ranking in the 82nd percentile, Eric Haase has posted a .325 BABIP since the start of last season.

Nationals Park has the 9th-shallowest RF dimensions among all parks. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the hottest temperature of the day at 81°. CJ Abrams will have the handedness advantage over Alex Faedo in today's matchup. Players such as CJ Abrams who excel at hitting groundballs are often more successful when facing pitchers like Alex Faedo who excel at inducing fly balls. Today, the Detroit Tigers have the worst infield defense out of all teams.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the hottest temperature of the day at 81°. Jonathan Schoop will have the handedness advantage against Patrick Corbin today... and even better, Corbin has a large platoon split. Jonathan Schoop has been unlucky in regards to his batting average since the start of last season; his .202 figure is deflated compared to his .228 Expected Batting Average (based on THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data).

Nationals Park has the 9th-shallowest RF dimensions among all parks. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the hottest temperature of the day at 81°. Ildemaro Vargas, who uses extreme groundball hitters, typically has more success against pitchers like Alex Faedo, who tend to throw extreme flyballs. Today, the Detroit Tigers have the worst infield defense out of all teams. Ildemaro Vargas will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast projects the hottest temperature of the day at 81°. Jake Rogers will have the handedness advantage over Patrick Corbin in today's matchup... and even more favorably, Corbin has a large platoon split.

Andy Ibanez has gone over 1.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Riley Greene has gone over 1.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Luis Garcia has gone over 1.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Javier Baez has gone over 1.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Matt Vierling has gone over 1.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Joey Meneses has gone over 1.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.