Chicago @ Cincinnati props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christopher Morel in the 78th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. The #9 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting batting average to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Christopher Morel pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (37.1% — 96th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 8th-shallowest LF fences today. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Encarnacion-Strand in the 94th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. The #9 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting batting average to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Christian Encarnacion-Strand has an 80th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.8%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards the game's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Christian Encarnacion-Strand will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Nick Martini is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this game. The #9 park in MLB for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Nick Martini will have the handedness advantage against Shane Greene in today's game. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Nick Martini has a strong chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Steer in the 75th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Spencer Steer is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card today. The #9 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting batting average to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Spencer Steer pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.4% — 86th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 8th-shallowest LF fences today.

The #9 park in MLB for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Will Benson will have the handedness advantage over Shane Greene today. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Will Benson has a strong chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Will Benson will hold that advantage in today's game.

The #9 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting batting average to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. The 7th-shallowest left field dimensions in the majors are found in Great American Ball Park. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Luke Maile will hold that advantage today. In comparison to his 84.5-mph average last year, Luke Maile's exit velocity has noticeably risen this season, now sitting at 86.7 mph.