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THE BAT X projects Lars Nootbaar in the 89th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. London Stadium profiles as the #2 venue in MLB for LHB batting average, per THE BAT projection system. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 94°. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Lars Nootbaar can likely count on never facing a bullpen mismatch all game. Lars Nootbaar hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.4% — 93rd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the league's shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

THE BAT X projects Brendan Donovan in the 91st percentile when estimating his batting average ability. London Stadium profiles as the #2 venue in MLB for LHB batting average, per THE BAT projection system. London Stadium has the shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league parks. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 94°. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Brendan Donovan stands a good chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.

London Stadium's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all major league parks, which tends to lead to less offense. Willson Contreras has an 86th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.7%) but may find it hard to clear the league's 7th-deepest RF fences today. Extreme groundball hitters like Willson Contreras usually hit worse against extreme groundball pitchers like Justin Steele. The Chicago Cubs infield defense profiles as the best out of every team in action today. Willson Contreras is an extreme groundball hitter and matches up with the strong infield defense of Chicago (#1-best of all teams on the slate today).

Jordan Walker has been pinch hit for 15% of the time when starting against a lefty on the mound this year. London Stadium's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all major league parks, which tends to lead to less offense. Extreme groundball batters like Jordan Walker tend to perform worse against extreme groundball pitchers like Justin Steele. The Chicago Cubs infield defense profiles as the best out of every team in action today. Jordan Walker has been lucky this year, notching a .371 wOBA despite THE BAT X estimating his true talent level to be .322 — a .049 deviation.

THE BAT X projects Dylan Carlson in the 79th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. London Stadium grades out as the #2 field in the league for RHB batting average, via THE BAT projection system. London Stadium has the shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league parks. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 94°. The switch-hitting Dylan Carlson will have the advantage of batting from from his better side (0) today against Justin Steele.

London Stadium profiles as the #2 venue in MLB for LHB batting average, per THE BAT projection system. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 94°. Cody Bellinger will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Adam Wainwright in today's matchup. Cody Bellinger hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.4% — 93rd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

London Stadium grades out as the #2 field in the league for RHB batting average, via THE BAT projection system. London Stadium has the shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league parks. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 94°. Paul DeJong will have the handedness advantage over Justin Steele in today's game. Extreme flyball batters like Paul DeJong generally hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Justin Steele.

THE BAT X projects Nico Hoerner in the 97th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Nico Hoerner is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today. London Stadium grades out as the #2 field in the league for RHB batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast the highest temperatures on the schedule today at 94°. Nico Hoerner hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 84th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

Christopher Morel is projected to hit 7th on the lineup card in this game. London Stadium's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all major league parks, which tends to lead to less offense. Adam Wainwright will have the handedness advantage over Christopher Morel in today's game. The St. Louis Cardinals infield defense projects as the 2nd-strongest out of every team today. Christopher Morel will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team today.

Yan Gomes is penciled in 8th in the batting order in this matchup. London Stadium's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all major league parks, which tends to lead to less offense. Adam Wainwright will hold the platoon advantage over Yan Gomes today. The St. Louis Cardinals infield defense projects as the 2nd-strongest out of every team today. Yan Gomes will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today.

Paul Goldschmidt has gone over 1.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Seiya Suzuki has gone over 1.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Dansby Swanson has gone over 1.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Nick Madrigal has gone over 1.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.

Nolan Arenado has gone over 1.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Mike Tauchman has gone over 1.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Ian Happ has gone over 1.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Tommy Edman has gone over 1.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.