Los Angeles @ Chicago props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Robert Jr. in the 94th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. Luis Robert Jr. is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this game. Hitting from the opposite that Yusei Kikuchi throws from, Luis Robert Jr. will have an advantage in today's matchup. Luis Robert Jr. will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Mike Trout ranks as the 9th-best batter in the league. Mike Trout is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup today.

Kevin Newman has an 85th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.8%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the game's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Logan O'Hoppe ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Logan O'Hoppe pulls many of his flyballs (33.5% — 78th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Benintendi in the 85th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Andrew Benintendi is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order today. Andrew Benintendi has a 78th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.5%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the league's 5th-shallowest LF fences today. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats across the board, and Andrew Benintendi will hold that advantage in today's game.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Taylor Ward ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Taylor Ward is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in today's game. Taylor Ward has an 84th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.6%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards the game's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

Nolan Schanuel's batting average skill is projected to be in the 89th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Nolan Schanuel is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game. Hitting from the opposite that Sean Burke throws from, Nolan Schanuel will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Nolan Schanuel pulls many of his flyballs (33.1% — 75th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 9th-shallowest RF fences today.

Hitting from the opposite that Yusei Kikuchi throws from, Korey Lee will have the upper hand in today's game. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and Korey Lee will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Vargas in the 77th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Miguel Vargas is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this game. Batting from the opposite that Yusei Kikuchi throws from, Miguel Vargas will have an advantage in today's game. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics in all categories, and Miguel Vargas will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Jorge Soler ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jorge Soler is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in today's game. Jorge Soler pulls many of his flyballs (34.9% — 87th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Rengifo in the 87th percentile when assessing his batting average skill.

Jacob Amaya will hold the platoon advantage against Yusei Kikuchi in today's game. Jacob Amaya has an 85th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.8%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of baseball's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Jacob Amaya will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Vaughn in the 91st percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Andrew Vaughn is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game. Andrew Vaughn will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Yusei Kikuchi in today's game. Andrew Vaughn will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

Jo Adell has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lenyn Sosa in the 77th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Lenyn Sosa will have the handedness advantage over Yusei Kikuchi today. Lenyn Sosa has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.5%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards MLB's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Lenyn Sosa will hold the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Austin Slater as the 9th-best hitter in the league as it relates to his BABIP skill. Austin Slater is projected to bat 5th in the batting order today. Hitting from the opposite that Yusei Kikuchi throws from, Austin Slater will have an edge in today's matchup. Austin Slater has a 98th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (40.4%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards MLB's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Austin Slater will possess the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.

Matt Thaiss has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.