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As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Jeimer Candelario ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
Jake Fraley is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Jake Fraley will have the handedness advantage against Dane Dunning in today's matchup... and even better, Dunning has a large platoon split. Jake Fraley is apt to have the upper hand against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the Texas Rangers has just 1 same-handed RP.
As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Nick Martini will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Dane Dunning in today's matchup... and moreover, Dunning has a large platoon split. The Texas Rangers have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Nick Martini stands a good chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game.
Corey Seager projects as the 10th-best batter in Major League Baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Corey Seager is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Corey Seager will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Andrew Abbott throws from, Davis Wendzel will have the upper hand today. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics across the board, and Davis Wendzel will hold that advantage in today's game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Marcus Semien in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Marcus Semien is penciled in 1st in the batting order today. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Andrew Abbott throws from, Marcus Semien will have the upper hand today. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Marcus Semien will hold that advantage in today's game.
As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Hitting from the opposite that Andrew Abbott throws from, Andrew Knizner will have the upper hand today. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Andrew Knizner will hold that advantage in today's game.
When it comes to his BABIP talent, Elly De La Cruz is projected as the 3rd-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Elly De La Cruz is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order today, which would be an upgrade from his 85% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. The switch-hitting Elly De La Cruz will get to bat from his strong side (0) today against Dane Dunning... and even better, Dunning has a large platoon split.
Nathaniel Lowe's BABIP ability is projected in the 90th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Nathaniel Lowe is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Hitters such as Nathaniel Lowe with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Andrew Abbott who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats in all categories, and Nathaniel Lowe will hold that advantage in today's game.
Will Benson is penciled in 1st on the lineup card today. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Considering Dane Dunning's large platoon split, Will Benson will have a tremendous advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish in today's matchup. The Texas Rangers have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Will Benson has a strong chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.
As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Encarnacion-Strand in the 92nd percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. Christian Encarnacion-Strand is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in today's game. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
When estimating his overall offensive skill, Jonathan India ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jonathan India is penciled in 5th in the lineup today. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Adolis Garcia in the 84th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Adolis Garcia is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this matchup. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Adolis Garcia will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andrew Abbott in today's game. Adolis Garcia will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.
Jonah Heim has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (81% of the time), but he is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the dish, Jonah Heim will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side against Andrew Abbott in today's matchup. Jonah Heim will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Wyatt Langford in the 86th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Hitting from the opposite that Andrew Abbott throws from, Wyatt Langford will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Wyatt Langford will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats.
When estimating his overall offensive skill, Spencer Steer ranks in the 79th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Spencer Steer is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
Evan Carter has gone over 0.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.
Leody Taveras has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.
