Atlanta @ Washington Picks & Props

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Sean Murphy ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The weather report projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Sean Murphy will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mitchell Parker today. Sean Murphy has had bad variance on his side thus far when it comes to his wOBA since the start of last season; his .360 mark is deflated compared to his .392 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Matt Olson projects as the 14th-best hitter in Major League Baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Matt Olson is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today. The weather report projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for bats. The Washington Nationals have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Matt Olson stands a good chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game.

CJ Abrams is penciled in 1st in the batting order in today's game. The weather report projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Batting from the opposite that Reynaldo Lopez throws from, CJ Abrams will have the upper hand today. CJ Abrams pulls many of his flyballs (33.5% — 76th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

Adam Duvall has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (93% of the time), but he is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game. The weather report projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Batting from the opposite that Mitchell Parker throws from, Adam Duvall will have an advantage in today's matchup. Adam Duvall's 12.6% Barrel% (a reliable metric to study power) is in the 85th percentile since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Garcia in the 93rd percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Luis Garcia is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game. The 7th-shallowest RF dimensions among all major league parks are found in Nationals Park. The weather report projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Marcell Ozuna in the 95th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Marcell Ozuna is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in today's game. The weather report projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Batting from the opposite that Mitchell Parker throws from, Marcell Ozuna will have the upper hand today.

Lane Thomas is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this game. The weather report projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Out of all the teams playing today, the 12th-worst infield defense belongs to the Atlanta Braves. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Lane Thomas will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ozzie Albies in the 88th percentile when assessing his batting average ability. Ozzie Albies is penciled in 1st on the lineup card today. The weather report projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for bats. As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the plate, Ozzie Albies will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side against Mitchell Parker in this game.

Austin Riley projects as the 19th-best hitter in the game, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Austin Riley is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game. The weather report projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Austin Riley will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mitchell Parker today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Young in the 90th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. The weather report projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Jacob Young has a 96th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (39.7%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards the league's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Out of all the teams playing today, the 12th-worst infield defense belongs to the Atlanta Braves.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Harris II in the 96th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. The 7th-shallowest RF dimensions among all major league parks are found in Nationals Park. The weather report projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for bats. The Washington Nationals have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Michael Harris II stands a good chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game.

The weather report projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Batting from the opposite that Mitchell Parker throws from, Orlando Arcia will have an edge in today's matchup. Orlando Arcia has suffered from bad luck when it comes to his wOBA this year; his .269 mark is deflated compared to his .340 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The weather report projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Out of all the teams playing today, the 12th-worst infield defense belongs to the Atlanta Braves. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Nick Senzel will hold that advantage today.

The weather report projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Joey Gallo will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Reynaldo Lopez today. Joey Gallo pulls many of his flyballs (42.4% — 100th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Out of all the teams playing today, the 12th-worst infield defense belongs to the Atlanta Braves.

Joey Meneses's batting average ability is projected to be in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The weather report projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Joey Meneses has an 86th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.3%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of MLB's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Out of all the teams playing today, the 12th-worst infield defense belongs to the Atlanta Braves.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jesse Winker in the 79th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Jesse Winker is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The 7th-shallowest RF dimensions among all major league parks are found in Nationals Park. The weather report projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for bats.

Keibert Ruiz is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this game. The weather report projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 4th-best of the day for bats. As a switch-hitter who is best from the 0 side of the dish, Keibert Ruiz will get to bat from his strong side against Reynaldo Lopez in this game. Keibert Ruiz pulls a lot of his flyballs (38.7% — 97th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

Eddie Rosario is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today, which would be an upgrade from his 64% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. The 7th-shallowest RF dimensions among all major league parks are found in Nationals Park. The weather forecast expects the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-best of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Reynaldo Lopez throws from, Eddie Rosario will have the upper hand today.

The weather forecast expects the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 6th-best of the day for bats. Travis d'Arnaud will have the handedness advantage against Mitchell Parker today. Travis d'Arnaud has an 84th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards MLB's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Since the start of last season, Travis d'Arnaud has an average exit velocity of 90.6 mph, which is one of the best in the league at the 76th percentile.

J.P. Martinez has not yet played a game this season.