Pittsburgh @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Oneil Cruz in the 96th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Oneil Cruz is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this game. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium's centerfield fences are the 8th-shallowest. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 87°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

Amed Rosario has been pinch hit for 16% of the time when starting against a lefty on the mound this year. Among all the teams today, the 2nd-strongest infield defense is that of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Amed Rosario's launch angle this season (3°) is quite a bit worse than his 7.5° angle last year. Ranked in the 15th percentile, Amed Rosario's average exit velocity of 86.5 mph ranks among the lowest in MLB this year. In terms of plate discipline, Amed Rosario's ability is quite weak, sporting a 6.82 K/BB rate this year while grading out in in the 2nd percentile.

Bryan Reynolds's BABIP talent is projected in the 95th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Bryan Reynolds is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium's centerfield fences are the 8th-shallowest. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 87°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

Hitting from the same side that Bailey Falter throws from, Freddie Freeman encounters a tough challenge today. Among all the teams today, the 2nd-strongest infield defense is that of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Freddie Freeman's exit velocity on flyballs has fallen off of late; his 91.9-mph seasonal mark has lowered to 83-mph over the last week.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan De La Cruz in the 88th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 87°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 87°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Michael A. Taylor hits many of his flyballs to center field (40.1% — 99th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

Joey Bart is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 77% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium's centerfield fences are the 8th-shallowest. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 87°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Over the last 14 days, Joey Bart has improved his Barrel% substantially, increasing it from his seasonal rate of 12.9% to 19.2%.

It may be sensible to expect stronger performance for the Pittsburgh Pirates offense in future games, considering that the leading projection system (THE BAT X) views them as the 5th-unluckiest offense in the league this year. It is scheduled that we will see a Hitters Umpire (Shane Livensparger) calling pitches in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the 2nd-best field in the majors for home runs. Dodger Stadium has the lowest fence height (on average) among all parks. Bailey Falter will hold the platoon advantage over Shohei Ohtani in today's game.

Teoscar Hernandez has an 84th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.2%) and will be challenged by the game's 8th-deepest RF fences today. Among all the teams today, the 2nd-strongest infield defense is that of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Teoscar Hernandez's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has decreased recently, decreasing from 16.6% on the season to 10% in the last 14 days.

Rowdy Tellez is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 87°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that Tyler Glasnow throws from, Rowdy Tellez will have an edge in today's matchup. Rowdy Tellez hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.9% — 98th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences today.

Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium's centerfield fences are the 8th-shallowest. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 87°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Andy Pages will have the handedness advantage over Bailey Falter in today's matchup. Andy Pages will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Andrew McCutchen ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Andrew McCutchen is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card today. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 87°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Andrew McCutchen hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 91st percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the 91st percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 87°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Isiah Kiner-Falefa has seen a big improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs recently; just compare his 95.2-mph average in the last two weeks to his seasonal figure of 87.5-mph. Isiah Kiner-Falefa's launch angle this year (10.2°) is considerably higher than his 7° figure last year.

Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium's centerfield fences are the 8th-shallowest. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 87°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Kevin Kiermaier will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Kevin Kiermaier has seen a notable improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs this season; just compare his 90.6-mph average to last season's 87.4-mph figure.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ke'Bryan Hayes in the 80th percentile when assessing his batting average ability. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 87°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 87°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that Bailey Falter throws from, Miguel Rojas will have an advantage in today's game. Miguel Rojas will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats. Sporting a 1.98 K/BB rate this year, Miguel Rojas has shown favorable plate discipline, grading out in the 82nd percentile.

High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 87°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Kike Hernandez will have the handedness advantage against Bailey Falter in today's game. Kike Hernandez hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 88th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Kike Hernandez will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Gavin Lux has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Jared Triolo has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.