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Martin Maldonado pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36.6% — 94th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 5th-shallowest LF fences today. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics across the board, and Martin Maldonado will hold that advantage in today's game.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Davis Schneider ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Davis Schneider is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in today's game. Davis Schneider pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.8% — 90th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. In notching a .380 Expected wOBA (or xwOBA, an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) based on Statcast data) since the start of last season, Davis Schneider grades out in the 97th percentile for offensive ability. Since the start of last season, Davis Schneider's 17.8% Barrel%, an advanced stat for measuring power, places him in the 97th percentile among his peers.

In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report forecasts the 2nd-most suitable pitching conditions of all games on the slate. Chris Flexen will hold the platoon advantage over Bo Bichette in today's matchup. Playing on the road typically diminishes hitter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Bo Bichette today.

In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report forecasts the 2nd-most suitable pitching conditions of all games on the slate. Chris Flexen will hold the platoon advantage against Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in today's matchup. Playing on the road generally weakens batter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in today's matchup. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is in the 6th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34°, the launch angle range that tends to optimize home runs (11.5% rate since the start of last season).

Korey Lee is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 90% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Korey Lee will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the 84th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Isiah Kiner-Falefa has a 94th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.9%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards the game's 9th-shallowest RF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alejandro Kirk in the 86th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Alejandro Kirk has a 94th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.9%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the league's 9th-shallowest RF fences today.

Justin Turner is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game. Guaranteed Rate Field has the 2nd-smallest outfield in the league — generally good for long-balls. Justin Turner's quickness has increased this year. His 25.13 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last season sits at 25.62 ft/sec now. Justin Turner and his 15.9° launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls rank in 85th percentile, among the highest in Major League Baseball since the start of last season. Justin Turner has displayed favorable plate discipline this year, grading out in the 84th percentile with a 1.7 K/BB rate.

Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics across the board, and Bryan Ramos will hold that advantage today.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, George Springer ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Vaughn in the 77th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Andrew Vaughn is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today. Andrew Vaughn has an 86th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.4%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Andrew Vaughn will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Benintendi in the 90th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Andrew Benintendi is projected to hit 5th in the lineup today. Andrew Benintendi will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Alek Manoah in today's matchup... and even more favorably, Manoah has a large platoon split. Andrew Benintendi has a 92nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.9%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards baseball's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Andrew Benintendi will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Tommy Pham ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Tommy Pham is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this game. Tommy Pham has a 77th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of MLB's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Tommy Pham will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Gavin Sheets is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card today. Because of Alek Manoah's large platoon split, Gavin Sheets will have a tremendous advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate in today's matchup. Gavin Sheets pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.1% — 79th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics across the board, and Gavin Sheets will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Considering Alek Manoah's large platoon split, Dominic Fletcher will have an enormous advantage batting from the opposite side of the plate in this game. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats across the board, and Dominic Fletcher will hold that advantage in today's game.

Batting from the opposite that Chris Flexen throws from, Daulton Varsho will have an advantage today. Daulton Varsho pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (39.9% — 98th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

Hitting from the opposite that Chris Flexen throws from, Kevin Kiermaier will have an edge in today's matchup. Kevin Kiermaier has a 78th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.1%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of baseball's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

Paul DeJong pulls a lot of his flyballs (35.1% — 87th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 5th-shallowest LF fences today. Paul DeJong will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Nicky Lopez is penciled in 2nd in the lineup today, which would be an upgrade from his 60% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. Considering Alek Manoah's large platoon split, Nicky Lopez will have a colossal advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate in today's matchup. Nicky Lopez has a 99th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (43.5%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the game's 5th-shallowest LF fences today. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Nicky Lopez will hold that advantage today.

Corey Julks will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.