Washington @ Kansas City Picks & Props

For 50% of the time this year, Nick Pratto has mainly batted in the back-half of the lineup, but for this matchup, he is listed in the 1st spot in the lineup. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th stadium in MLB for left-handed batting average. Being the 4th-highest ballpark in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. This game is projected to have the 14th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Nick Pratto will hold the platoon advantage against Josiah Gray in today's matchup.

Josiah Gray will have the handedness advantage over Salvador Perez in today's matchup. In today's game, Salvador Perez is unlucky to hit many of his flyballs (33.5% — ranking in the 79th percentile) towards the league's 4th-deepest LF fences as he tends to pull them. Last year, Salvador Perez had a launch angle of 21.3° on his hardest-hit balls, significantly better than his 17.7° this season. With a 5.26 K/BB rate this year, Salvador Perez has demonstrated bad plate discipline, ranking in the 8th percentile.

According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th stadium in MLB for left-handed batting average. Being the 4th-highest ballpark in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. This game is projected to have the 14th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Michael Massey will have the handedness advantage against Josiah Gray today. The Washington Nationals don't have any same-handed RPs in their bullpen, so Michael Massey is guaranteed to never lose the platoon advantage against the bullpen all game.

Brady Singer will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Lane Thomas in today's game. Lane Thomas hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.5% — 94th percentile) and and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of baseball's 4th-deepest CF fences in today's matchup. Lane Thomas will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's matchup. Compared to last season, Lane Thomas's capacity to hit the ball with an optimal launch angle for home runs (ranging from -4° to 26°) has dwindled, dropping from 16.7% to 11.7%. Lane Thomas has been very fortunate when it comes to with his wOBA this year; his .353 figure is a good deal higher than his .312 Expected wOBA (based on THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data).

When assessing his overall offensive skill, MJ Melendez ranks in the 78th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. MJ Melendez is penciled in 5th on the lineup card today. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th stadium in MLB for left-handed batting average. Being the 4th-highest ballpark in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. This game is projected to have the 14th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.

When evaluating his BABIP ability, THE BAT X ranks Drew Waters as the 11th-best hitter in MLB. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th stadium in MLB for left-handed batting average. Being the 4th-highest ballpark in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. This game is projected to have the 14th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Drew Waters will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Jeimer Candelario is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th stadium in MLB for left-handed batting average. Being the 4th-highest ballpark in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. This game is projected to have the 14th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Jeimer Candelario has made big strides with his Barrel% in recent games, improving his 6% seasonal rate to 11.8% in the past 7 days.

THE BAT X projects Vinnie Pasquantino in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card today. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th stadium in MLB for left-handed batting average. Being the 4th-highest ballpark in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. This game is projected to have the 14th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.

According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th stadium in MLB for left-handed batting average. Being the 4th-highest ballpark in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. This game is projected to have the 14th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Lately, Keibert Ruiz has had a launch angle of 18.6°, which is considerably higher compared to his seasonal average of 14.1°. As it relates to his wOBA and overall offense, Keibert Ruiz this year. His .290 rate falls considerably below THE BAT X's version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .339.

According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th stadium in MLB for left-handed batting average. Being the 4th-highest ballpark in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. This game is projected to have the 14th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Dominic Smith will have the handedness advantage against Brady Singer in today's game. Comparing his seasonal 86.4-mph average to his 88.5-mph average in the past week's games, Dominic Smith's exit velocity has significantly increased in recent times.

According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th stadium in MLB for left-handed batting average. Being the 4th-highest ballpark in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. This game is projected to have the 14th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Nicky Lopez will hold the platoon advantage against Josiah Gray in today's matchup. The Washington Nationals don't have any same-handed relievers in their bullpen, so Nicky Lopez is guaranteed to hold the advantage against every reliever the entire game.

According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th stadium in MLB for left-handed batting average. Being the 4th-highest ballpark in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. This game is projected to have the 14th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. CJ Abrams will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Brady Singer in today's matchup. Compared to last year, CJ Abrams has improved his capability to hit the ball within the HR-maximizing launch angle range of -4° to 26°, as his percentage has increased from 14.7% to 20.2%.

When estimating his batting average skill, Edward Olivares is ranked in the 81st percentile by THE BAT X projects. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 venue in the game for righty batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Being the 4th-highest ballpark in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. This game is projected to have the 13th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Edward Olivares will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 venue in the game for righty batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Being the 4th-highest ballpark in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. This game is projected to have the 14th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Based on Statcast data, THE BAT X's version of Expected wOBA (.320) suggests that Alex Call has experienced some negative variance this year with his .280 actual wOBA.

Corey Dickerson is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th stadium in MLB for left-handed batting average. Being the 4th-highest ballpark in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. This game is projected to have the 14th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Corey Dickerson will have the handedness advantage over Brady Singer in today's game.

Assessing his BABIP talent, THE BAT X rates Maikel Garcia in the 86th percentile. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 venue in the game for righty batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Being the 4th-highest ballpark in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. This game is projected to have the 14th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Maikel Garcia will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

Bobby Witt Jr. has gone over 1.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Joey Meneses 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.