Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati Picks & Props

The #4 park in the game for boosting batting average to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 87°. Will Benson will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mitch Keller in today's matchup. Will Benson will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats. Will Benson's average launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls this year (18.7°) is considerably higher than his 14.5° angle last year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the best batter in the majors as it relates to his BABIP skill. Elly De La Cruz is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game. The #4 park in the game for boosting batting average to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. Great American Ball Park has the 8th-shallowest RF fences among all major league stadiums. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 87°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan Reynolds in the 95th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Bryan Reynolds is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. The #4 park in the game for boosting batting average to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. Great American Ball Park has the 8th-shallowest RF fences among all major league stadiums. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 87°.

Nick Martinez will have the handedness advantage against Isiah Kiner-Falefa in today's matchup. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's game. Isiah Kiner-Falefa's average exit velocity has declined this season; his 88.8-mph figure last year has lowered to 85.6-mph. Isiah Kiner-Falefa's exit velocity on flyballs has fallen off recently; his 87.7-mph seasonal EV has lowered to 84.7-mph in the last two weeks. Isiah Kiner-Falefa's average launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls of late (-0.7° over the last 14 days) is considerably worse than his 8.4° seasonal angle.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Jonathan India ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jonathan India is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best field in the majors for righty batting average. Great American Ball Park has the 8th-shallowest left field dimensions in the majors. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 87°.

TJ Friedl is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card today. The #4 park in the game for boosting batting average to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 87°. TJ Friedl will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mitch Keller today. TJ Friedl pulls a lot of his flyballs (38.4% — 96th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan De La Cruz in the 89th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the hottest weather of all games on the slate at 88°. Bryan De La Cruz has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.9%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the game's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Out of every team today, the 4th-worst infield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds. Bryan De La Cruz has been hot recently, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 89.6-mph to 93.7-mph in the last 14 days.

When it comes to his BABIP talent, Oneil Cruz is projected as the 19th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Oneil Cruz is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today. The #4 park in the game for boosting batting average to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. Great American Ball Park has the 8th-shallowest RF fences among all major league stadiums. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 87°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Steer in the 83rd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Spencer Steer is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best field in the majors for righty batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 87°. Spencer Steer pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35% — 87th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 8th-shallowest LF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson in the 88th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Tyler Stephenson is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best field in the majors for righty batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 87°. Tyler Stephenson has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.4%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards baseball's 8th-shallowest RF fences today.

The #4 park in the game for boosting batting average to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 87°. Batting from the opposite that Mitch Keller throws from, Jake Fraley will have an edge in today's matchup. Jake Fraley pulls many of his flyballs (33.7% — 78th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Jake Fraley will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jared Triolo in the 90th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best field in the majors for righty batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 87°. Jared Triolo has an 89th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.1%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of MLB's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Out of every team today, the worst infield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Noelvi Marte in the 75th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best field in the majors for righty batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 87°. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats in all categories, and Noelvi Marte will hold that advantage today. Noelvi Marte's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has increased in recent games, going from 40.6% on the season to 71.4% over the past 14 days.

Ty France's batting average ability is projected to be in the 86th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best field in the majors for righty batting average. Great American Ball Park has the 8th-shallowest left field dimensions in the majors. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 87°. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and Ty France will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew McCutchen in the 87th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Andrew McCutchen is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best field in the majors for righty batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 87°. Out of every team today, the worst infield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds.

Joey Bart is penciled in 5th in the batting order today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best field in the majors for righty batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 87°. Joey Bart pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.7% — 85th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Out of every team today, the worst infield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds.

The #4 park in the game for boosting batting average to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 87°. Rowdy Tellez will hold the platoon advantage against Nick Martinez today. Out of every team today, the worst infield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds. Rowdy Tellez has made substantial gains with his Barrel% lately, improving his 8.3% seasonal rate to 18.8% over the last 14 days.

Amed Rosario has gone over 0.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.