Pittsburgh @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Angel Stadium as the 8th-worst park in the majors for right-handed batting average. Angel Stadium has the 10th-deepest left field dimensions among all major league parks. Mitch Keller will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Zach Neto in today's matchup. In the past 7 days, Zach Neto's exit velocity on flyballs has dropped off from his seasonal average of 94.1 mph to 88.8 mph. Zach Neto's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has decreased recently, going from 43.3% on the season to 22.2% in the past two weeks' worth of games.

The weather report projects the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Out of every team today, the worst outfield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Andrew Velazquez will hold that advantage today. Andrew Velazquez has experienced some negative variance in regards to his batting average since the start of last season; his .196 figure is a good deal lower than his .218 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Luis Rengifo has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (91% of the time), but he is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this game. The weather report projects the 4th-most suitable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Out of every team today, the worst outfield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and Luis Rengifo will hold that advantage today.

Shohei Ohtani projects as the 5th-best batter in the game, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Shohei Ohtani is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game. The Pittsburgh Pirates projected batting order projects as the 3rd-weakest of all teams on the slate today in terms of overall hitting skill. The weather report projects the 4th-most suitable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Shohei Ohtani will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mitch Keller today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Angel Stadium as the 8th-worst park in the majors for right-handed batting average. Angel Stadium has the 10th-deepest left field dimensions among all major league parks. Bryan Reynolds will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today's game. Over the past 14 days, Bryan Reynolds's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 12% down to 0%. Bryan Reynolds's launch angle of late (-1.8° over the past 14 days) is quite a bit lower than his 12.3° seasonal mark.

Connor Joe is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this matchup. The weather report projects the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Connor Joe will have the handedness advantage against Tyler Anderson in today's game. The Barrel% of Connor Joe has significantly improved, with an increase from 4.6% last year to 10.3% this season. Connor Joe has been hot lately, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 89-mph to 94.4-mph over the last 7 days.

The weather report projects the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The switch-hitting Endy Rodriguez will get to bat from his better side (0) today against Tyler Anderson. Endy Rodriguez has been lifting the ball well in recent games, compiling a 54° launch angle over the past week.

The weather report projects the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Liover Peguero will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tyler Anderson in today's matchup. Hitters such as Liover Peguero with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Tyler Anderson who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum.

Mike Moustakas is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup. The weather report projects the 4th-most suitable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Mike Moustakas will have the handedness advantage against Mitch Keller in today's game. Out of every team today, the worst outfield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics across the board, and Mike Moustakas will hold that advantage in today's game.

Jared Triolo's BABIP ability is projected in the 95th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The weather report projects the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Jared Triolo will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tyler Anderson in today's matchup. Over the past 14 days, Jared Triolo's swing has been well optimized for base hits, notching a 56.5% of balls hit with a launch angle in the optimal range of -4° to 26°.

The weather report projects the 4th-most suitable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Austin Hedges will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tyler Anderson in today's matchup.

The weather report projects the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Out of every team today, the worst outfield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hunter Renfroe will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew McCutchen in the 88th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Andrew McCutchen is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. The weather report projects the 4th-most suitable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Andrew McCutchen will hold the platoon advantage over Tyler Anderson today.

The weather report projects the 4th-most suitable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Out of every team today, the worst outfield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh's 3rd-worst outfield defense on the slate creates a favorable matchup for Eduardo Escobar, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs. Eduardo Escobar will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.

Carlos Santana is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game. The weather report projects the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The switch-hitting Carlos Santana will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side (0) today against Tyler Anderson. As it relates to plate discipline, Carlos Santana's talent is quite good, posting a 1.63 K/BB rate this year while ranking in in the 87th percentile.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Taylor Ward ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Taylor Ward is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. The weather report projects the 4th-most suitable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Out of every team today, the worst outfield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and Taylor Ward will hold that advantage today.

Henry Davis is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game. The weather report projects the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Henry Davis will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tyler Anderson today. Henry Davis has taken a step back with his Barrel% in recent games; his 5.5% seasonal rate has dropped off to 0% in the last 7 days. Henry Davis has been hot lately, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 88.7-mph to 92.6-mph over the last 7 days.

The weather report projects the 4th-most suitable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Trey Cabbage will have the handedness advantage against Mitch Keller today. Out of every team today, the worst outfield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Trey Cabbage will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.

The weather report projects the 4th-most suitable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Matt Thaiss will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mitch Keller today. Out of every team today, the worst outfield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics in all categories, and Matt Thaiss will hold that advantage in today's game.