Los Angeles @ Kansas City Picks & Props

Alec Marsh will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mookie Betts in today's matchup. In today's matchup, Mookie Betts is at a disadvantage facing the league's 4th-deepest LF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the pull field at a 36.5% rate (94th percentile). Out of every team in action today, the 3rd-best infield defense is that of the Kansas City Royals. Mookie Betts will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today's matchup.

David Peralta is penciled in 6th in the batting order in this matchup. This year, David Peralta has been replaced by a pinch-hitter in 30% of his appearances when starting against right-handed pitcher. David Peralta hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.6% — 95th percentile) and and has the misfortune of hitting them towards the league's 4th-deepest CF fences in today's matchup. Out of every team in action today, the 4th-best infield defense is that of the Kansas City Royals. Playing on the road generally reduces hitter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for David Peralta today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Max Muncy in the 96th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Max Muncy is penciled in 4th in the batting order today. The #8 stadium in the majors for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 94°.

Nick Pratto is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game. The #8 stadium in the majors for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 94°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 10-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters.

The #8 stadium in the majors for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 94°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 10-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. James Outman will have the handedness advantage over Alec Marsh today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects MJ Melendez in the 75th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. MJ Melendez is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup today. The #8 stadium in the majors for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 94°.

The #8 stadium in the majors for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 94°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 10-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Nicky Lopez will have the handedness advantage over Bobby Miller in today's matchup.

As it relates to his BABIP talent, Drew Waters is projected as the 11th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #8 stadium in the majors for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 94°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 10-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Maikel Garcia in the 89th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Maikel Garcia is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 54% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this year. The #8 ballpark in the league for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 94°.

The #8 stadium in the majors for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 94°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 10-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Kyle Isbel will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bobby Miller in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Edward Olivares in the 81st percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. The #8 ballpark in the league for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 94°. Edward Olivares will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

The #8 stadium in the majors for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 94°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 10-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Jason Heyward will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Alec Marsh in today's game.

Miguel Rojas's batting average ability is projected to be in the 86th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #8 ballpark in the league for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 94°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 10-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Salvador Perez ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Salvador Perez is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. The #8 ballpark in the league for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 94°.

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

Miguel Vargas has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

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

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