Pittsburgh @ Miami props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Derek Hill in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the slate. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense grades out as the 14th-worst out of every team on the slate today. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Derek Hill will hold that advantage in today's game.

Matt Mervis is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this game. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the slate. Batting from the opposite that Mitch Keller throws from, Matt Mervis will have an advantage in today's matchup. Matt Mervis hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 85th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 6th-shallowest CF fences today. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense grades out as the 14th-worst out of every team on the slate today.

Kyle Stowers is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card today. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the slate. Hitting from the opposite that Mitch Keller throws from, Kyle Stowers will have an advantage today. Kyle Stowers hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.1% — 98th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's 6th-shallowest CF fences today. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense grades out as the 14th-worst out of every team on the slate today.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Oneil Cruz ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Oneil Cruz is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the slate. Oneil Cruz will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Connor Gillispie in today's matchup. The Miami Marlins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Oneil Cruz can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game.

Batting from the same side that Connor Gillispie throws from, Tommy Pham will have a tough challenge today. Playing on the road generally diminishes hitter stats in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Tommy Pham today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Otto Lopez in the 93rd percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Otto Lopez is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this matchup. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the slate. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense grades out as the 14th-worst out of every team on the slate today. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics across the board, and Otto Lopez will hold that advantage today.

Jonah Bride is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card today. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the slate. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense grades out as the 14th-worst out of every team on the slate today. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Jonah Bride will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa's batting average ability is projected to be in the 90th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the slate. Extreme flyball bats like Isiah Kiner-Falefa are generally more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Connor Gillispie. Out of all the teams today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the Miami Marlins.

According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the slate. Out of all the teams today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the Miami Marlins.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan Reynolds in the 94th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Bryan Reynolds is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the slate. The switch-hitting Bryan Reynolds will get to bat from his good side (0) today against Connor Gillispie. Out of all the teams today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the Miami Marlins.

Xavier Edwards has a 96th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (38.4%) and will be challenged by baseball's 10th-deepest LF fences in today's matchup.

Ke'Bryan Hayes's batting average ability is projected to be in the 79th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the slate. Batters such as Ke'Bryan Hayes with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Connor Gillispie who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum. Out of all the teams today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the Miami Marlins.

According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the slate. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense grades out as the 14th-worst out of every team on the slate today. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats in all categories, and Nick Fortes will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew McCutchen in the 80th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Andrew McCutchen is projected to hit 5th in the batting order today. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the slate. Andrew McCutchen hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 87th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 6th-shallowest CF fences today. Out of all the teams today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the Miami Marlins.

According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the slate. Batting from the opposite that Mitch Keller throws from, Griffin Conine will have the upper hand today. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense grades out as the 14th-worst out of every team on the slate today. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Griffin Conine will hold that advantage in today's game.

According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the slate. Hitting from the opposite that Mitch Keller throws from, Liam Hicks will have the upper hand in today's matchup. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense grades out as the 14th-worst out of every team on the slate today. Liam Hicks will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the slate. Hitting from the opposite that Mitch Keller throws from, Graham Pauley will have an edge today. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense grades out as the 14th-worst out of every team on the slate today. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Graham Pauley will hold that advantage in today's game.

According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the slate. Adam Frazier will have the handedness advantage over Connor Gillispie today. The Miami Marlins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Adam Frazier stands a good chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game. Out of all the teams today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the Miami Marlins.

Joseph Bart has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.