Washington @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

THE BAT X projects Chris Taylor in the 86th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Per THE BAT projection system, Dodger Stadium ranks as the 9th ballpark in the league for right-handed batting average. Dodger Stadium has the 6th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in MLB. The Washington Nationals outfield defense projects as the 3rd-worst of all teams today. Chris Taylor will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.

THE BAT projection system ranks Dodger Stadium as the #9 stadium in the league for left-handed batting average. James Outman will hold the platoon advantage over Trevor Williams in today's game. The Washington Nationals don't have any same-handed relievers in their bullpen, so James Outman is guaranteed to never lose the platoon advantage against the bullpen all game. The Washington Nationals outfield defense projects as the 3rd-worst of all teams today. James Outman will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

The weather forecast forecasts the 5th-most favorable pitching weather on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Luis Garcia will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's game. Luis Garcia's average launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls this season (7.7°) is a significant dropoff from his 13.2° mark last season. Luis Garcia has compiled a .291 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) this year, ranking in the 22nd percentile.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Mookie Betts ranks in the 96th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Mookie Betts is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this game. Per THE BAT projection system, Dodger Stadium ranks as the 9th ballpark in the league for right-handed batting average. Dodger Stadium has the 6th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in MLB. The Washington Nationals outfield defense projects as the 3rd-worst of all teams today.

Jeimer Candelario is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this game. THE BAT projection system ranks Dodger Stadium as the #9 stadium in the league for left-handed batting average.

Lane Thomas is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. Per THE BAT projection system, Dodger Stadium ranks as the 9th ballpark in the league for right-handed batting average. Lane Thomas hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.4% — 92nd percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 9th-shallowest CF fences today. In the past two weeks' worth of games, Lane Thomas's exit velocity has notably risen, with an EV of 93.1 mph compared to his season-long 87.8 mph EV. Lately, Lane Thomas has seen a boost in his capacity to make contact with the ball at an angle that lends itself well to a base hit (ranging from -4° to 26°), with his success rate rising from 43.7% over the season to 58.8% in the last two weeks' worth of games.

Per THE BAT projection system, Dodger Stadium ranks as the 9th ballpark in the league for right-handed batting average. Dodger Stadium has the 6th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in MLB. Based on Statcast metrics, THE BAT X's version of Expected wOBA (.315) suggests that Alex Call has been unlucky this year with his .277 actual wOBA.

When it comes to his batting average talent, Miguel Vargas is ranked in the 87th percentile by THE BAT X projects. Per THE BAT projection system, Dodger Stadium ranks as the 9th ballpark in the league for right-handed batting average. Miguel Vargas hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 75th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 9th-shallowest CF fences today. The Washington Nationals outfield defense projects as the 3rd-worst of all teams today. Miguel Vargas will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

THE BAT projection system ranks Dodger Stadium as the #9 stadium in the league for left-handed batting average. Keibert Ruiz hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 87th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences today. Lately, Keibert Ruiz's Barrel% has shown remarkable improvement, increasing from his seasonal rate of 7.9% to 13.3% within the last week. When it comes to his wOBA and overall offense, Keibert Ruiz has been unlucky this year. His .292 mark falls considerably below THE BAT X's version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .338. Keibert Ruiz has displayed favorable plate discipline this year, ranking in the 93rd percentile with a 1.25 K/BB rate.

THE BAT projection system ranks Dodger Stadium as the #9 stadium in the league for left-handed batting average. CJ Abrams will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bobby Miller today. CJ Abrams hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 86th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Increasing from 14.7% to 19.2%, CJ Abrams has shown an improvement in his capacity to strike the ball at a launch angle that maximizes home runs, ranging from -4° to 26°, compared to last year. Based on Statcast data, THE BAT X's version of Expected wOBA (.325) may lead us to conclude that CJ Abrams this year with his .302 actual wOBA.

Projected by THE BAT X, Max Muncy is expected to be the 18th-best batter in the game. Max Muncy is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. THE BAT projection system ranks Dodger Stadium as the #9 stadium in the league for left-handed batting average. Max Muncy will hold the platoon advantage over Trevor Williams today. The Washington Nationals don't have any same-handed relief pitchers in their bullpen, so Max Muncy is guaranteed to hold the platoon advantage against every reliever all game.

Dominic Smith is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card today. THE BAT projection system ranks Dodger Stadium as the #9 stadium in the league for left-handed batting average. Dominic Smith will hold the platoon advantage against Bobby Miller today. Dominic Smith hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 82nd percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Lately, Dominic Smith' exit velocity on flyballs has notably improvementd, as averageidenced by his average of 91.1-mph in the last 7 days, compared to his seasonal average of 88.8-mph.

THE BAT X projects Miguel Rojas in the 85th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Per THE BAT projection system, Dodger Stadium ranks as the 9th ballpark in the league for right-handed batting average. The Washington Nationals outfield defense projects as the 3rd-worst of all teams today. Miguel Rojas will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Lately, Miguel Rojas's exit velocity has notably gaind, evident in his 93.6-mph average in the past week's games compared to his seasonal 87.8-mph mark.

THE BAT X projects Joey Meneses in the 82nd percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Joey Meneses is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this game. Per THE BAT projection system, Dodger Stadium ranks as the 9th ballpark in the league for right-handed batting average. Sporting a .370 BABIP this year, Joey Meneses is positioned in the 93rd percentile.

THE BAT projection system ranks Dodger Stadium as the #9 stadium in the league for left-handed batting average. Jason Heyward will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Trevor Williams in today's matchup. The Washington Nationals don't have any same-handed relievers in their bullpen, so Jason Heyward is guaranteed to hold the platoon advantage against every reliever the whole game. Jason Heyward hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.7% — 96th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences today. The Washington Nationals outfield defense projects as the 3rd-worst of all teams today.

In terms of his batting average ability, Corey Dickerson ranks in the 76th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. THE BAT projection system ranks Dodger Stadium as the #9 stadium in the league for left-handed batting average. Dodger Stadium has the 6th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in MLB. Corey Dickerson will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bobby Miller in today's game. Lately, Corey Dickerson has been on fire and has achieved a 20% Barrel% (a dependable parameter to gauge power) during the previous seven days.

THE BAT X projects David Peralta in the 78th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. For 88% of the time this year, David Peralta has mainly batted in the back-half of the lineup, but for this matchup, he is listed in the 5th spot in the lineup. THE BAT projection system ranks Dodger Stadium as the #9 stadium in the league for left-handed batting average. David Peralta will have the handedness advantage over Trevor Williams in today's game. The Washington Nationals don't have any same-handed relievers in their bullpen, so David Peralta is guaranteed to hold the advantage against every reliever the entire game.

Freddie Freeman has gone over 1.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

J.D. Martinez has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.