San Francisco @ Cincinnati Picks & Props

The switch-hitting Elly De La Cruz will bat from his bad side (0) today against Anthony DeSclafani Elly De La Cruz hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 75th percentile) and and will have to hit them out towards the game's 11th-deepest CF fences in today's game. Elly De La Cruz has been cold recently, compiling a 0% Barrel% (an advanced stat to study power) in the past week. In terms of his wOBA and overall offense, Elly De La Cruz has had some very good luck this year. His .342 figure has been inflated compared to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .292. Elly De La Cruz has shown weak plate discipline this year, placing in the 17th percentile with a 5.78 K/BB rate.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Spencer Steer ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The #5 field in the game for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-most humid conditions on the slate at 79%. Spencer Steer pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.2% — 85th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. The San Francisco Giants outfield defense projects as the 3rd-worst out of all the teams on the slate today.

The #5 field in the game for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-most humid conditions on the slate at 79%. Curt Casali pulls a lot of his flyballs (33.1% — 77th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. The San Francisco Giants outfield defense projects as the 3rd-worst out of all the teams on the slate today. Curt Casali will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Conforto in the 84th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Michael Conforto is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. The #5 field in MLB for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. Great American Ball Park has the 8th-shallowest right field fences among all major league parks. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-most humid conditions on the slate at 79%.

Blake Sabol's BABIP ability is projected in the 85th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #5 field in MLB for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-most humid conditions on the slate at 79%. Blake Sabol will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Luke Weaver today. The Cincinnati Reds have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Blake Sabol has a strong chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game.

The #5 field in MLB for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-most humid conditions on the slate at 79%. Brandon Crawford will have the handedness advantage against Luke Weaver today. The Cincinnati Reds have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Brandon Crawford has a strong chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. Brandon Crawford's launch angle lately (18.9° in the last two weeks) is significantly higher than his 13.6° seasonal mark.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Jonathan India ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jonathan India is projected to bat 5th in the lineup today. The #5 field in the game for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-most humid conditions on the slate at 79%. Jonathan India pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (33.7% — 81st percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mike Yastrzemski in the 82nd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Mike Yastrzemski is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in today's game. The #5 field in MLB for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-most humid conditions on the slate at 79%. Mike Yastrzemski will hold the platoon advantage over Luke Weaver today.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Jake Fraley ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jake Fraley is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. The #5 field in MLB for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. Great American Ball Park has the 8th-shallowest right field fences among all major league parks. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-most humid conditions on the slate at 79%.

When starting against a righty hurler this year, Joc Pederson has been lifted for a pinch-hitter 14% of the time. Joc Pederson hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 86th percentile) and but may find it hard to clear MLB's 11th-deepest CF fences today. Joc Pederson will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's matchup. Joc Pederson has negatively regressed with his Barrel% recently; his 13% seasonal rate has fallen to 0% in the past week's worth of games. Joc Pederson has been cold lately, with his seasonal exit velocity of 91.1-mph dropping to 83.6-mph in the past week's worth of games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt McLain in the 93rd percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Matt McLain is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. The #5 field in the game for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-most humid conditions on the slate at 79%. Matt McLain has a 79th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.7%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the league's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

The #5 field in MLB for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. Great American Ball Park has the 8th-shallowest right field fences among all major league parks. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-most humid conditions on the slate at 79%. Joey Votto will have the handedness advantage over Anthony DeSclafani today. The San Francisco Giants outfield defense projects as the 3rd-worst out of all the teams on the slate today.

The #5 field in MLB for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-most humid conditions on the slate at 79%. Will Benson will hold the platoon advantage against Anthony DeSclafani in today's matchup. The San Francisco Giants outfield defense projects as the 3rd-worst out of all the teams on the slate today. Will Benson is an extreme flyball batter and faces the weak outfield defense of San Francisco (#3-worst of all teams today).

Luis Matos has gone over 1.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.

Casey Schmitt has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Tyler Stephenson has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

TJ Friedl has gone over 0.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.

J.D. Davis has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Wilmer Flores has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

LaMonte Wade Jr. has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.