Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan Reynolds in the 95th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Bryan Reynolds is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. PNC Park profiles as the #5 venue in the majors for lefty base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

PNC Park profiles as the #5 venue in the majors for lefty base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8-mph in this contest, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats across the board, and Endy Rodriguez will hold that advantage in today's game.

Dingers are generally less common at ballparks with deep fences, and PNC Park has the 8th-deepest in the league. The switch-hitting Elly De La Cruz will be at a disadvantage batting from his worse side (0) today against Andre Jackson Out of all the teams playing today, the 3rd-strongest infield defense is that of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Elly De La Cruz will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today's matchup. Elly De La Cruz has taken a step back with his Barrel% recently; his 7.6% seasonal rate has fallen to 0% in the last week.

The #5 field in MLB for boosting BABIP to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8-mph in this contest, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Alika Williams will hold that advantage today.

Jack Suwinski is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this matchup. PNC Park profiles as the #5 venue in the majors for lefty base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8-mph in this contest, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt McLain in the 95th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Matt McLain is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game. The #5 field in MLB for boosting BABIP to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The #5 field in MLB for boosting BABIP to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8-mph in this contest, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters. Luke Maile has made notable gains with his Barrel%, upping his 5.4% rate last season to 12.2% this season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson in the 96th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. In the last two weeks' worth of games, Tyler Stephenson's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 93.7-mph over the course of the season to 102.7-mph recently. In notching a .327 BABIP this year, Tyler Stephenson is positioned in the 80th percentile.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Andrew McCutchen ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Andrew McCutchen is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game. The #5 field in MLB for boosting BABIP to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jared Triolo in the 95th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. The #5 field in MLB for boosting BABIP to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8-mph in this contest, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters.

The #5 field in MLB for boosting BABIP to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8-mph in this contest, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics across the board, and Liover Peguero will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Encarnacion-Strand in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. The #5 field in MLB for boosting BABIP to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8-mph in this contest, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters.

Connor Joe is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in today's game. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Connor Joe will hold the platoon advantage over Brandon Williamson today. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Connor Joe will hold that advantage in today's game. Connor Joe has seen a big gain in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 92.1-mph average over the past two weeks to his seasonal 89-mph average.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Steer in the 76th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Spencer Steer is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in today's game. The #5 field in MLB for boosting BABIP to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Henry Davis is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. The #5 field in MLB for boosting BABIP to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8-mph in this contest, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters.

Joey Votto is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 88% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this year. PNC Park profiles as the #5 venue in the majors for lefty base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8-mph in this contest, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters.

PNC Park profiles as the #5 venue in the majors for lefty base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8-mph in this contest, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters. Will Benson will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andre Jackson in today's matchup.

Ke'Bryan Hayes has gone over 1.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

TJ Friedl has gone over 1.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.