Chicago @ Kansas City Picks & Props

The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 10-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for pitchers. Batting from the same side that Mike Soroka throws from, Bobby Witt Jr. has a tough challenge in today's matchup. Bobby Witt Jr. has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.3%) and will be challenged by baseball's deepest RF fences today. Out of every team today, the 3rd-best infield defense belongs to the Chicago White Sox.

The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 10-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for pitchers. Hitting from the same side that Mike Soroka throws from, Maikel Garcia has a tough challenge in today's matchup. Maikel Garcia has a 94th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.5%) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of baseball's deepest RF fences in today's matchup. Out of every team today, the 3rd-best infield defense belongs to the Chicago White Sox. Maikel Garcia is an extreme groundball batter and faces the strong infield defense of Chicago (#3-best of all teams on the slate today).

Yoan Moncada's BABIP talent is projected in the 89th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Yoan Moncada is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this game. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The switch-hitting Yoan Moncada will get to bat from his good side (0) today against Seth Lugo. The Kansas City Royals outfield defense profiles as the 11th-strongest out of every team playing today.

The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 56°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Kansas City Royals outfield defense profiles as the 11th-strongest out of every team playing today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Robert in the 97th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Luis Robert is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this game. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Kansas City Royals outfield defense profiles as the 11th-strongest out of every team playing today.

The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Braden Shewmake will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Seth Lugo in today's game. The Kansas City Royals outfield defense profiles as the 11th-strongest out of every team playing today.

The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Nicky Lopez will hold the platoon advantage over Seth Lugo in today's game. The Kansas City Royals outfield defense profiles as the 11th-strongest out of every team playing today.

The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hunter Renfroe will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Nelson Velazquez will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Nick Loftin will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

Andrew Benintendi's batting average skill is projected to be in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Andrew Benintendi is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this game. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Seth Lugo throws from, Andrew Benintendi will have the upper hand today. The Kansas City Royals outfield defense profiles as the 11th-strongest out of every team playing today.

Andrew Vaughn's batting average talent is projected to be in the 86th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Andrew Vaughn is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Kansas City Royals outfield defense profiles as the 11th-strongest out of every team playing today.

Gavin Sheets has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (100% of the time), but he is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in today's game. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Seth Lugo throws from, Gavin Sheets will have the upper hand in today's matchup. The Kansas City Royals outfield defense profiles as the 11th-strongest out of every team playing today.

The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Kansas City Royals outfield defense profiles as the 11th-strongest out of every team playing today.

The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Seth Lugo throws from, Dominic Fletcher will have an edge in today's game. The Kansas City Royals outfield defense profiles as the 11th-strongest out of every team playing today.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, MJ Melendez ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). MJ Melendez is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). MJ Melendez will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mike Soroka in today's game. MJ Melendez will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Vinnie Pasquantino in the 93rd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Vinnie Pasquantino is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card today. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Vinnie Pasquantino will have the handedness advantage against Mike Soroka in today's matchup. Vinnie Pasquantino will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.

The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Kyle Isbel will hold the platoon advantage against Mike Soroka in today's matchup. Kyle Isbel will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.

Salvador Perez is projected to hit 4th in the batting order today. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 55°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Salvador Perez will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.

The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 56°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Adam Frazier will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mike Soroka in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Adam Frazier will hold that advantage today.