St. Louis @ Pittsburgh Picks & Props

Rodolfo Castro has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (86% of the time), but he is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game. PNC Park profiles as the #7 venue in the league for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the 3rd-hottest temperature on the slate today at 87°. Rodolfo Castro will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats.

Brendan Donovan has a 95th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (39.1%) and will be challenged by MLB's 9th-deepest LF fences in today's matchup. Brendan Donovan will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's matchup. Brendan Donovan has taken a step back with his Barrel% recently; his 5.3% seasonal rate has lowered to 0% in the past 7 days.

Jack Suwinski is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today. PNC Park profiles as the #7 venue in the league for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the 2nd-hottest temperature on the slate today at 89°. Jack Suwinski will have the handedness advantage against Jack Flaherty today.

THE BAT X projects Bryan Reynolds in the 96th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Bryan Reynolds is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. PNC Park profiles as the #7 venue in the league for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the 2nd-hottest temperature on the slate today at 89°.

Tucupita Marcano has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (68% of the time), but he is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game. PNC Park profiles as the #7 venue in the league for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the 2nd-hottest temperature on the slate today at 89°. Tucupita Marcano will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jack Flaherty in today's matchup.

Paul Goldschmidt projects as the 11th-best hitter in Major League Baseball, per THE BAT X. Paul Goldschmidt is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. PNC Park profiles as the #7 venue in the game for right-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the 2nd-hottest temperature on the slate today at 89°.

THE BAT X projects Tommy Edman in the 91st percentile when estimating his batting average ability. PNC Park profiles as the #7 venue in the league for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the 2nd-hottest temperature on the slate today at 89°. Tommy Edman has made notable gains with his Barrel% in recent games, upping his 6.2% seasonal rate to 12.9% in the last 14 days.

PNC Park profiles as the #7 venue in the game for right-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the 2nd-hottest temperature on the slate today at 89°. Austin Hedges will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats. Austin Hedges has experienced some negative variance in regards to his wOBA this year; his .196 rate is a good deal lower than his .259 Expected wOBA (based on THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data).

THE BAT X projects Andrew McCutchen in the 85th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Andrew McCutchen is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. PNC Park profiles as the #7 venue in the game for right-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the 2nd-hottest temperature on the slate today at 89°.

Carlos Santana is projected to bat 5th in the batting order today. PNC Park profiles as the #7 venue in the league for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the 2nd-hottest temperature on the slate today at 89°. Carlos Santana will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.

PNC Park profiles as the #7 venue in the game for right-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the 2nd-hottest temperature on the slate today at 89°.

PNC Park profiles as the #7 venue in the game for right-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the 3rd-hottest temperature on the slate today at 87°. Juan Yepez's launch angle this season (23.3°) is a significant increase over his 17.2° figure last year.

THE BAT X projects Alec Burleson in the 75th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. PNC Park profiles as the #7 venue in the league for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the 2nd-hottest temperature on the slate today at 89°. Alec Burleson will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Roansy Contreras today.

THE BAT X projects Nolan Gorman in the 84th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Nolan Gorman is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order today. PNC Park profiles as the #7 venue in the league for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the 2nd-hottest temperature on the slate today at 89°.

Connor Joe is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup. PNC Park profiles as the #7 venue in the game for right-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the 3rd-hottest temperature on the slate today at 87°. Connor Joe will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

THE BAT X projects Willson Contreras in the 94th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Willson Contreras is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup. PNC Park profiles as the #7 venue in the game for right-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the 2nd-hottest temperature on the slate today at 89°.

Nolan Arenado is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this game. PNC Park profiles as the #7 venue in the game for right-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report expects the 2nd-hottest temperature on the slate today at 89°.

Ji-Hwan Bae has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Ke'Bryan Hayes has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.