As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Max Kepler ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Max Kepler is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 100% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. Hitting from the opposite that Tanner Bibee throws from, Max Kepler will have an edge in today's matchup. Max Kepler may have an advantage against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the Cleveland Guardians only has 1 same-handed RP. Max Kepler will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.