St. Louis @ Pittsburgh props

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects PNC Park as the 9th-best park in the league for LHB base hits. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-best for hitting of all games today. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics in all categories, and Adam Frazier will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Oneil Cruz in the 94th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Oneil Cruz is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects PNC Park as the 9th-best park in the league for LHB base hits. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-best for hitting of all games today.

PNC Park profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-best for hitting of all games today. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jordan Walker in the 77th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Jordan Walker has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (100% of the time), but he is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card today. PNC Park profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-best for hitting of all games today.

PNC Park profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-best for hitting of all games today. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Endy Rodriguez will hold that advantage in today's game.

Home runs are generally less common at venues with deep fences, and PNC Park has the 7th-deepest among all major league parks. Out of all the teams in action today, the 4th-strongest infield defense belongs to the St. Louis Cardinals. Utilizing Statcast data, Ke'Bryan Hayes is in the 6th percentile for offensive ability via the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season at .265. Ranking in the 4th percentile, Ke'Bryan Hayes has posted a .260 wOBA (widely regarded as the top indicator of overall offense) since the start of last season. Sporting a .231 batting average since the start of last season, Ke'Bryan Hayes is positioned in the 24th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects PNC Park as the 9th-best park in the league for LHB base hits. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-best for hitting of all games today. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Because of Carmen Mlodzinski's large platoon split, Victor Scott will have a tremendous advantage batting from the opposite side of the plate in this game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Masyn Winn in the 75th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. PNC Park profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-best for hitting of all games today. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Andrew McCutchen ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Andrew McCutchen is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game. PNC Park profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-best for hitting of all games today.

Nolan Arenado is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in today's game. PNC Park profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-best for hitting of all games today. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brendan Donovan in the 95th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Brendan Donovan is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects PNC Park as the 9th-best park in the league for LHB base hits. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-best for hitting of all games today.

Joey Bart is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this game. PNC Park profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-best for hitting of all games today. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa's batting average skill is projected to be in the 90th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). PNC Park profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-best for hitting of all games today. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan Reynolds in the 91st percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. Bryan Reynolds is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. PNC Park profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-best for hitting of all games today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alec Burleson in the 90th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Alec Burleson is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects PNC Park as the 9th-best park in the league for LHB base hits. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-best for hitting of all games today.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Lars Nootbaar ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Lars Nootbaar is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects PNC Park as the 9th-best park in the league for LHB base hits. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-best for hitting of all games today.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Willson Contreras ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Willson Contreras is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. PNC Park profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-best for hitting of all games today.

Tommy Pham is penciled in 5th in the lineup in today's game. PNC Park profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-best for hitting of all games today. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters.

PNC Park profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for right-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-best for hitting of all games today. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Batting from the opposite that Matthew Liberatore throws from, Alexander Canario will have an advantage in today's game.