Colorado @ Cincinnati Picks & Props

The Colorado Rockies infield defense profiles as the 2nd-strongest out of every team in action today. Tyler Stephenson has struggled with his Barrel% lately; his 8.8% seasonal rate has dropped off to 0% over the past two weeks. Tyler Stephenson's average exit velocity has fallen off in recent games; his 90.1-mph seasonal EV has fallen to 83.2-mph over the last week. Tyler Stephenson's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has declined lately, falling from 13.7% on the season to 0% in the last two weeks. Checking in at the 22nd percentile, Tyler Stephenson has posted a .262 BABIP this year.

The Colorado Rockies infield defense profiles as the 2nd-strongest out of every team in action today. Spencer Steer's maximum exit velocity (an advanced stat to evaluate power) has been 108 mph this year, checking in at the 20th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the 2nd-best batter in the league as it relates to his BABIP skill. Elly De La Cruz is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #7 stadium in the league for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 8th-shallowest left field fences in Major League Baseball are found in Great American Ball Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 16.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters.

The #7 ballpark in the league for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 16.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Batting from the opposite that Frankie Montas throws from, Sam Hilliard will have an advantage today. Among every team today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds. Ranking in the 90th percentile for Sprint Speed at 28.96 ft/sec since the start of last season, Sam Hilliard is quite athletic.

Frankie Montas will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Brendan Rodgers in today's game. Brendan Rodgers hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.4% — 99th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards MLB's 11th-deepest CF fences today. Playing on the road generally lessens hitter stats in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Brendan Rodgers in today's matchup. Brendan Rodgers's exit velocity on flyballs has decreased of late; his 88.6-mph seasonal EV has decreased to 77.4-mph in the past two weeks' worth of games. Brendan Rodgers's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has decreased from last year to this one, decreasing from 19.7% to 8.7%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan McMahon in the 79th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Ryan McMahon is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. The #7 ballpark in the league for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 16.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Ryan McMahon will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Frankie Montas in today's game.

Nolan Jones's BABIP ability is projected in the 93rd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #7 ballpark in the league for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 16.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Nolan Jones will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Frankie Montas in today's matchup. Nolan Jones has an 87th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.8%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards baseball's 8th-shallowest LF fences today.

Charlie Blackmon is projected to bat 1st in the lineup today. The #7 ballpark in the league for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. Humid weather has a small yet noteworthy connection with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 2nd-most humid conditions on the schedule today at 78%. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that Frankie Montas throws from, Charlie Blackmon will have an edge in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Cave in the 79th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. The #7 ballpark in the league for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 16.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Batting from the opposite that Frankie Montas throws from, Jake Cave will have an edge in today's game. Jake Cave has a 94th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (38.4%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

Brenton Doyle's BABIP skill is projected in the 88th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Brenton Doyle is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card today. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #7 stadium in the league for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 16.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Brenton Doyle has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.8%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

Elias Diaz is projected to hit 4th in the batting order today. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #7 stadium in the league for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 8th-shallowest left field fences in Major League Baseball are found in Great American Ball Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 16.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Among every team today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jonathan India in the 86th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Jonathan India is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this game. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #7 stadium in the league for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 8th-shallowest left field fences in Major League Baseball are found in Great American Ball Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 16.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters.

Jeimer Candelario is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #7 stadium in the league for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 16.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. As a switch-hitter who is best from the 0 side of the plate, Jeimer Candelario will have the advantage of batting from from his good side against Kyle Freeland in this game. Jeimer Candelario pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (38.1% — 96th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ezequiel Tovar in the 82nd percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Ezequiel Tovar is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in today's game. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #7 stadium in the league for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 8th-shallowest left field fences in Major League Baseball are found in Great American Ball Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 16.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters.

The #7 ballpark in the league for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. The 8th-shallowest right field dimensions among all parks are found in Great American Ball Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 16.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. As a switch-hitter who is best from the 0 side of the dish, Michael Toglia will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side against Frankie Montas in today's game. Among every team today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds.

Great American Ball Park profiles as the #7 stadium in the league for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 16.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Noelvi Marte will hold the platoon advantage over Kyle Freeland in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Noelvi Marte will hold that advantage in today's game. Since the start of last season, the hardest ball Noelvi Marte has made contact with reached a maximum exit velocity of 115.6 mph (an advanced standard to assess power), ranking in the 96th percentile.

Great American Ball Park profiles as the #7 stadium in the league for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 16.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Batting from the opposite that Kyle Freeland throws from, Santiago Espinal will have an edge in today's matchup. Santiago Espinal has an 87th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.7%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of MLB's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Santiago Espinal will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Austin Slater as the 7th-best batter in the league as it relates to his BABIP skill. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #7 stadium in the league for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 16.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Batting from the opposite that Kyle Freeland throws from, Austin Slater will have an edge in today's matchup. Austin Slater has a 97th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (40.1%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the league's 8th-shallowest RF fences today.

Great American Ball Park profiles as the #7 stadium in the league for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 8th-shallowest left field fences in Major League Baseball are found in Great American Ball Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 16.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that Kyle Freeland throws from, Rece Hinds will have the upper hand today. Rece Hinds will hold the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Blake Dunn in the 87th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Home runs are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Great American Ball Park has the 8th-shallowest among all stadiums. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 5th-strongest of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that Kyle Freeland throws from, Blake Dunn will have an edge in today's matchup. Blake Dunn will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Great American Ball Park profiles as the #7 stadium in the league for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Humid weather has a small yet noteworthy connection with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 2nd-most humid conditions on the schedule today at 78%. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Austin Wynns will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Kyle Freeland in today's game. Austin Wynns has an 81st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.5%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of MLB's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

Will Benson has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.