Washington @ San Diego props

The weather report forecasts the 4th-most suitable pitching conditions on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. CJ Abrams pulls many of his flyballs (33.5% — 76th percentile) and will have to hit them out towards the game's 6th-deepest RF fences in today's game. Among all the teams playing today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the San Diego Padres. Playing on the road typically lessens hitter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for CJ Abrams in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Merrill in the 95th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. The Washington Nationals have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Jackson Merrill stands a good chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game. Jackson Merrill hits many of his flyballs to center field (41.3% — 100th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today. Jackson Merrill will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Manny Machado ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Manny Machado is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this game. Hitting from the opposite that MacKenzie Gore throws from, Manny Machado will have an edge today. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Manny Machado will hold that advantage today.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Jake Cronenworth ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jake Cronenworth is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup. Jake Cronenworth will probably have an advantage against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the Washington Nationals has just 1 same-handed RP. Jake Cronenworth will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Lane Thomas ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Lane Thomas is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Young in the 87th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability.

The weather report forecasts the 4th-most suitable pitching conditions on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. MacKenzie Gore will hold the platoon advantage against Luis Arraez in today's matchup.

Nick Senzel has not yet played a game this season.

As a switch-hitter who is stronger from the 0 side of the dish, Keibert Ruiz will get to bat from his good side against Adam Mazur in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ha-seong Kim in the 77th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Batting from the opposite that MacKenzie Gore throws from, Ha-seong Kim will have the upper hand today. Ha-seong Kim hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 86th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Ha-seong Kim will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Donovan Solano in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Donovan Solano is projected to bat 5th in the batting order today. Hitting from the opposite that MacKenzie Gore throws from, Donovan Solano will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Donovan Solano hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.7% — 97th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today. Donovan Solano will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Garcia in the 95th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Batting from the opposite that Adam Mazur throws from, Luis Garcia will have an edge in today's game.

Eddie Rosario is projected to bat 5th in the lineup today. Hitting from the opposite that Adam Mazur throws from, Eddie Rosario will have an edge today.

Joey Meneses's batting average skill is projected to be in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Joey Meneses is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this game.

Jurickson Profar has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Drew Millas has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Kyle Higashioka has gone over 0.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Jesse Winker has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.