Philadelphia @ St. Louis Picks & Props

Bryce Harper projects as the 13th-best batter in the league, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Bryce Harper is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup. Out of every team on the slate today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense is that of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Low humidity has a small yet noteworthy link with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report projects the 2nd-lowest humidity on the slate at 38%. Playing on the road typically lowers batter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Trea Turner in today's game.

Edmundo Sosa's BABIP ability is projected in the 78th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Edmundo Sosa will have the handedness advantage against Zack Thompson today.

Johan Rojas will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Zack Thompson in today's game. Out of every team on the slate today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense is that of the St. Louis Cardinals.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Kyle Schwarber ranks as the 19th-best batter in baseball. Kyle Schwarber is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this game. Out of every team on the slate today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense is that of the St. Louis Cardinals.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Paul Goldschmidt in the 97th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Paul Goldschmidt is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this game. Paul Goldschmidt will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.

Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Masyn Winn will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nick Castellanos in the 94th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Nick Castellanos will have the handedness advantage over Zack Thompson in today's game. Out of every team on the slate today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense is that of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Richie Palacios will hold the platoon advantage over Aaron Nola today. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats in all categories, and Richie Palacios will hold that advantage in today's game.