San Diego @ Pittsburgh picks

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan Reynolds in the 95th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability.. Bryan Reynolds is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup today.. PNC Park projects as the #10 park in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most favorable for hitting on the slate.

Oneil Cruz projects as the 8th-best home run hitter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Oneil Cruz is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game.. PNC Park projects as the #10 park in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most favorable for hitting on the slate.. Oneil Cruz will have the handedness advantage against Stephen Kolek in today's game.

Enmanuel Valdez is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today.. PNC Park projects as the #10 park in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most favorable for hitting on the slate.. Enmanuel Valdez will hold the platoon advantage against Stephen Kolek in today's matchup.. Extreme flyball bats like Enmanuel Valdez generally hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Stephen Kolek.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 93rd percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill.. Manny Machado is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this game.. PNC Park projects as the #10 park in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most favorable for hitting on the slate.. Manny Machado will hold the platoon advantage against Andrew Heaney in today's matchup.

Fernando Tatis Jr. projects as the 7th-best hitter in the game, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Fernando Tatis Jr. is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this matchup.. PNC Park projects as the #10 park in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most favorable for hitting on the slate.. Hitting from the opposite that Andrew Heaney throws from, Fernando Tatis Jr. will have an edge in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 92nd percentile when assessing his batting average talent.. Xander Bogaerts is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup.. PNC Park projects as the #10 park in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most favorable for hitting on the slate.. Hitting from the opposite that Andrew Heaney throws from, Xander Bogaerts will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

Oneil Cruz projects as the 8th-best home run hitter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Oneil Cruz is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game.. PNC Park projects as the #10 park in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most favorable for hitting on the slate.. Oneil Cruz will have the handedness advantage against Stephen Kolek in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 93rd percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill.. Manny Machado is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this game.. PNC Park projects as the #10 park in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most favorable for hitting on the slate.. Manny Machado will hold the platoon advantage against Andrew Heaney in today's matchup.

Fernando Tatis Jr. projects as the 7th-best hitter in the game, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Fernando Tatis Jr. is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this matchup.. PNC Park projects as the #10 park in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most favorable for hitting on the slate.. Hitting from the opposite that Andrew Heaney throws from, Fernando Tatis Jr. will have an edge in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 92nd percentile when assessing his batting average talent.. Xander Bogaerts is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup.. PNC Park projects as the #10 park in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the most favorable for hitting on the slate.. Hitting from the opposite that Andrew Heaney throws from, Xander Bogaerts will have the upper hand in today's matchup.