Los Angeles @ Washington Picks & Props

The weather report predicts 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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters. Mickey Moniak pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.1% — 82nd percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 10th-shallowest RF fences today.

The #1 stadium in baseball for suppressing base hits to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Nationals Park. Extreme flyball hitters like Luis Garcia generally hit worse against extreme flyball pitchers like Jose Soriano. Luis Garcia's exit velocity on flyballs has fallen off lately; his 92.4-mph seasonal EV has decreased to 89.2-mph over the past two weeks.

The #1 venue in Major League Baseball for suppressing base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Nationals Park. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 4th-best infield defense is that of the Washington Nationals. Zach Neto will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nolan Schanuel in the 86th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Nolan Schanuel is penciled in 1st in the batting order in today's game. Nationals Park has the 9th-shallowest right field fences in the majors. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters.

CJ Abrams is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this matchup. The weather report predicts 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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters. CJ Abrams will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jose Soriano today. CJ Abrams pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.1% — 82nd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 10th-shallowest RF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Logan O'Hoppe in the 90th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Logan O'Hoppe is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters. Logan O'Hoppe will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mitchell Parker in today's game.

Keibert Ruiz is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 60% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters. The switch-hitting Keibert Ruiz will have the advantage of batting from from his good side (0) today against Jose Soriano. Keibert Ruiz pulls a lot of his flyballs (39.3% — 97th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

Alex Call is projected to hit 1st in the lineup today, which would be an upgrade from his 86% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics across the board, and Alex Call will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

As it relates to his BABIP talent, James Wood is projected as the 8th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). James Wood is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game. Nationals Park has the 9th-shallowest right field fences in the majors. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters.

Michael Stefanic's batting average skill is projected to be in the 89th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Mitchell Parker throws from, Michael Stefanic will have the upper hand in today's game. Michael Stefanic has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the game's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Anthony Rendon ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters. Anthony Rendon will hold the platoon advantage over Mitchell Parker in today's game. Anthony Rendon's speed has improved this season. His 26.55 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last year sits at 27.08 ft/sec now.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Young in the 90th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters. Jacob Young has a 99th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (43.1%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards baseball's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics across the board, and Jacob Young will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters. Jo Adell will have the handedness advantage against Mitchell Parker in today's game. Over the last week, Jo Adell's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 12.3% up to 20%. Jo Adell has seen a big improvement in his exit velocity recently; just compare his 93.5-mph average in the last 14 days to his seasonal 89.7-mph average.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Taylor Ward in the 94th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Taylor Ward is penciled in 5th on the lineup card today. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters. Taylor Ward will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mitchell Parker in today's matchup.

Kevin Pillar is penciled in 4th in the lineup today. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters. Kevin Pillar will have the handedness advantage over Mitchell Parker in today's matchup. Kevin Pillar's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better in recent games, rising from 42% on the season to 60% in the past two weeks.

Nationals Park has the 9th-shallowest right field fences in the majors. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters. Nasim Nunez will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats. Nasim Nunez is very athletic, grading out in the 92nd percentile in Sprint Speed at 29.06 ft/sec this year.

When it comes to his BABIP skill, Harold Ramirez is projected as the 20th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters. Harold Ramirez has a 95th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (38.6%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards the league's 10th-shallowest RF fences today. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Harold Ramirez will hold that advantage in today's game.

Juan Yepez is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this game. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters. Juan Yepez will possess the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats. Juan Yepez's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better in recent games, increasing from 49.5% on the season to 60% in the past week's worth of games.

The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters. Brandon Drury will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mitchell Parker today. Brandon Drury has seen a substantial gain in his exit velocity recently; just compare his 96-mph average over the past week to his seasonal 86.8-mph EV.

The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters. Ildemaro Vargas pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (33.6% — 78th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Ildemaro Vargas will hold that advantage in today's game.

Nationals Park has the 9th-shallowest right field fences in the majors. The weather report predicts 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 LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 7th-strongest of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Jose Soriano throws from, Travis Blankenhorn will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats across the board, and Travis Blankenhorn will hold that advantage today.