San Diego @ Los Angeles props

It is expected that we will see a Hitters Umpire (Brian Knight) calling pitches in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the 3rd-best field in Major League Baseball for home runs. Among all parks, Dodger Stadium has the lowest average fence height. This contest is projected to have the 2nd-best conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Among all the teams in action today, the strongest infield defense is that of the the San Diego Padres.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Manny Machado is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium's centerfield dimensions are the 9th-shallowest. Hitting from the opposite that James Paxton throws from, Manny Machado will have an advantage in today's matchup.

Hitting from the opposite that Yu Darvish throws from, Gavin Lux will have an edge today. Gavin Lux hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 87th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Gavin Lux will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 95th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Xander Bogaerts is penciled in 1st in the lineup in today's game. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium's centerfield dimensions are the 9th-shallowest. Xander Bogaerts will have the handedness advantage against James Paxton today.

Jurickson Profar is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 75% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium's centerfield dimensions are the 9th-shallowest. As a switch-hitter who is best from the 0 side of the plate, Jurickson Profar will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side against James Paxton in this game. Jurickson Profar has been hot lately, batting his way to a .432 wOBA over the past 14 days.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Jake Cronenworth ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jake Cronenworth is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium's centerfield dimensions are the 9th-shallowest. Jake Cronenworth has been hot of late, putting up a .375 wOBA over the last two weeks.

Eguy Rosario will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against James Paxton today.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Fernando Tatis Jr. ranks as the 7th-best hitter in MLB. Fernando Tatis Jr. is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game. Hitting from the opposite that James Paxton throws from, Fernando Tatis Jr. will have an edge in today's game. Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 90th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Freddie Freeman as the 3rd-best hitter in baseball when assessing his batting average ability. Freddie Freeman is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium's centerfield dimensions are the 9th-shallowest. Batting from the opposite that Yu Darvish throws from, Freddie Freeman will have the upper hand in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics across the board, and Freddie Freeman will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Merrill in the 88th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Jackson Merrill hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 84th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Teoscar Hernandez as the 11th-best hitter in the league as it relates to his BABIP skill. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Teoscar Hernandez will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Teoscar Hernandez has been hot in recent games, hitting his way to a .388 wOBA in the past week's worth of games.

Mookie Betts projects as the 8th-best hitter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Mookie Betts is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium's centerfield dimensions are the 9th-shallowest. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Mookie Betts will hold that advantage in today's game. In the last two weeks' worth of games, Mookie Betts has been performing exceptionally well at the plate with a wOBA of .509.

Kike Hernandez hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.1% — 79th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Kike Hernandez will hold that advantage today.

Max Muncy is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in today's game. Max Muncy will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Yu Darvish in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Max Muncy will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Batting from the opposite that Yu Darvish throws from, James Outman will have an edge in today's game. James Outman will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Will Smith in the 96th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Will Smith is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this game. Will Smith hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39% — 92nd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats in all categories, and Will Smith will hold that advantage today. Will Smith has been hot in recent games, posting a .422 wOBA over the past 14 days.

Hitting from the opposite that James Paxton throws from, Jose Azocar will have an advantage today.