Texas @ Houston props

This matchup is projected to have the most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. The Texas Rangers don't have any same-handed relief pitchers in their bullpen, so Martin Maldonado is certain to never lose the platoon advantage against the bullpen the whole game. Martin Maldonado pulls many of his flyballs (36.2% — 92nd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Martin Maldonado will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nathaniel Lowe in the 95th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. This matchup is projected to have the most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Nathaniel Lowe is assured to never lose the platoon advantage against the bullpen all game since none of the available options for the Houston Astros share his handedness. Nathaniel Lowe has a 99th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (41.4%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards the game's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Houston's #2-ranked outfield defense on the slate today poses a formidable challenge for Nathaniel Lowe, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Yordan Alvarez ranks as the 3rd-best hitter in the majors. Yordan Alvarez is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this matchup. This matchup is projected to have the most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Yordan Alvarez will have the handedness advantage over Nathan Eovaldi today. The Texas Rangers have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Yordan Alvarez has a strong chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeremy Pena in the 94th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. This matchup is projected to have the most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Jeremy Pena is assured to hold the advantage against every reliever the entire game since none of the available options for the Texas Rangers share his handedness. Jeremy Pena will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Corey Seager projects as the 7th-best hitter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Corey Seager is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. This matchup is projected to have the most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Corey Seager is assured to hold the platoon advantage against every reliever the entire game considering none of the available options for the Houston Astros share his handedness.

Robbie Grossman has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (67% of the time), but he is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card today. This matchup is projected to have the most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. As a switch-hitter who is stronger from the 0 side of the dish, Robbie Grossman will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side against Framber Valdez in today's game. Robbie Grossman pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35% — 86th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Extreme flyball hitters like Robbie Grossman are generally more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Framber Valdez.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Kyle Tucker ranks as the 15th-best hitter in baseball. This matchup is projected to have the most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Hitting from the opposite that Nathan Eovaldi throws from, Kyle Tucker will have an advantage in today's matchup. The Texas Rangers have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Kyle Tucker can likely count on holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Kyle Tucker will hold that advantage today.

Among all the teams in action today, the strongest infield defense is that of the Houston Astros. Marcus Semien will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Leody Taveras in the 81st percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. This matchup is projected to have the most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Alex Bregman ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Alex Bregman is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card today. This matchup is projected to have the most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. The Texas Rangers don't have any same-handed relievers in their bullpen, so Alex Bregman is assured to hold the platoon advantage against every reliever the entire game. Alex Bregman pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.9% — 91st percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest LF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Altuve in the 95th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Jose Altuve is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in today's game. This matchup is projected to have the most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. The Texas Rangers don't have any same-handed RPs in their bullpen, so Jose Altuve is assured to never face a bullpen mismatch all game. Jose Altuve pulls a lot of his flyballs (39.3% — 98th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Jose Abreu ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jose Abreu is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. This matchup is projected to have the most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. The Texas Rangers don't have any same-handed relief pitchers in their bullpen, so Jose Abreu is assured to hold the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Jose Abreu will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Brantley in the 95th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Michael Brantley is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card today, which would be an upgrade from his 93% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. This matchup is projected to have the most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Hitting from the opposite that Nathan Eovaldi throws from, Michael Brantley will have an edge in today's matchup. The Texas Rangers have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Michael Brantley can likely count on holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Jung in the 96th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. This matchup is projected to have the most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Batting from the opposite that Framber Valdez throws from, Josh Jung will have the upper hand in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mauricio Dubon in the 87th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. This matchup is projected to have the most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Mauricio Dubon is certain to hold the platoon advantage against every reliever the entire game considering none of the available options for the Texas Rangers share his handedness. Mauricio Dubon will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Adolis Garcia ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Adolis Garcia is penciled in 4th in the batting order today. This matchup is projected to have the most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Batting from the opposite that Framber Valdez throws from, Adolis Garcia will have an advantage in today's matchup.

This matchup is projected to have the most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. As a switch-hitter who bats better from the 0 side of the plate, Jonah Heim will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side against Framber Valdez in today's matchup. Jonah Heim pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (38.9% — 97th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest LF fences today.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Mitch Garver ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Mitch Garver is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this game. This matchup is projected to have the most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Mitch Garver will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Framber Valdez in today's game. Mitch Garver pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (41.9% — 99th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today's game.