Washington @ Pittsburgh Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Keibert Ruiz in the 1st percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts the 2nd-best pitching conditions of all games on the slate. The switch-hitting Keibert Ruiz will be less advantaged while batting from his bad side (0) today against Bailey Falter Keibert Ruiz pulls a lot of his flyballs (40.5% — 99th percentile) and will be challenged by baseball's 11th-deepest LF fences in today's game. Keibert Ruiz will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today's game.

PNC Park has the 7th-largest outfield in MLB — generally bad for long-balls. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts the 2nd-best pitching conditions of all games on the slate. The switch-hitting Bryan Reynolds will be less advantaged while batting from his bad side (0) today against Mitchell Parker

Amed Rosario is projected to hit 6th in the batting order in this matchup, which would be a downgrade from his 66% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this year. When starting against a lefty on the mound since the start of last season, Amed Rosario has been pinch hit for 24% of the time. PNC Park has the 7th-largest outfield in MLB — generally bad for long-balls. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts the 2nd-best pitching conditions of all games on the slate. Amed Rosario will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks PNC Park as the 7th-best stadium in baseball for LHB base hits. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in MLB, which generally leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Out of every team in action today, the 5th-best infield defense is that of the the Washington Nationals. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Adam Frazier will hold that advantage in today's game.

When estimating his BABIP skill, James Wood is projected as the 2nd-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). James Wood is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks PNC Park as the 7th-best stadium in baseball for LHB base hits. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in MLB, which generally leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks PNC Park as the 7th-best stadium in baseball for LHB base hits. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in MLB, which generally leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Out of every team in action today, the 5th-best infield defense is that of the the Washington Nationals. Enmanuel Valdez will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

PNC Park has the 7th-largest outfield in MLB — generally bad for long-balls. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts the 2nd-best pitching conditions of all games on the slate. Ke'Bryan Hayes has negatively regressed with his Barrel% in recent games; his 7.1% seasonal rate has dropped off to 0% in the last 7 days. Ke'Bryan Hayes's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has dropped off in recent games, decreasing from 14.3% on the season to 0% in the last week. Ke'Bryan Hayes has posted a .266 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, ranking in the 7th percentile for offensive skills according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nathaniel Lowe in the 87th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. Nathaniel Lowe is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks PNC Park as the 7th-best stadium in baseball for LHB base hits. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in MLB, which generally leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Oneil Cruz in the 94th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Oneil Cruz is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks PNC Park as the 7th-best stadium in baseball for LHB base hits. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in MLB, which generally leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the 89th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in the majors for RHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in MLB, which generally leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will have the handedness advantage over Mitchell Parker today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dylan Crews in the 80th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in the majors for RHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in MLB, which generally leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Dylan Crews will have the handedness advantage over Bailey Falter in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew McCutchen in the 82nd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Andrew McCutchen is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this game. PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in the majors for RHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in MLB, which generally leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in the majors for RHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in MLB, which generally leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Batters such as Nasim Nunez with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Bailey Falter who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst out of all the teams playing today.

PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in the majors for RHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in MLB, which generally leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Henry Davis will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mitchell Parker in today's matchup. Out of every team in action today, the 5th-best infield defense is that of the the Washington Nationals.

Josh Bell is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game. PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in the majors for RHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in MLB, which generally leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Batters such as Josh Bell with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Bailey Falter who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum.

Tommy Pham is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game. PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in the majors for RHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in MLB, which generally leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Tommy Pham will have the handedness advantage against Mitchell Parker today.

Alex Call has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (55% of the time), but he is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game. PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in the majors for RHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in MLB, which generally leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Alex Call will have the handedness advantage against Bailey Falter today.

Jared Triolo's BABIP talent is projected in the 83rd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in the majors for RHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in MLB, which generally leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Jared Triolo will have the handedness advantage over Mitchell Parker in today's game.

PNC Park profiles as the #7 ballpark in the majors for RHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in MLB, which generally leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that Mitchell Parker throws from, Alexander Canario will have an advantage today. Out of every team in action today, the 5th-best infield defense is that of the the Washington Nationals.

Riley Adams has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.