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The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 86th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The American Family Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest 8° hotter than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for offense. Dansby Swanson hits many of his flyballs to center field (40.2% — 98th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 8th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Dansby Swanson's average launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls this year (18.2°) is significantly higher than his 14.7° angle last season.

American Family Field ranks as the #26 park in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The Chicago Cubs infield defense projects as the strongest among all the teams today. Jackson Chourio has taken a step back with his Barrel% of late; his 10.3% seasonal rate has decreased to 0% in the last week's worth of games. Compared to his seasonal mark of 9.3°, Jackson Chourio has produced a noticeably lower launch angle (2°) over the last two weeks. Jackson Chourio's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has decreased from last year to this one, decreasing from 16% to 10.3%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Seiya Suzuki in the 96th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The American Family Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest 8° hotter than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for offense. Seiya Suzuki hits many of his flyballs to center field (42.4% — 100th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 8th-shallowest CF fences today.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, William Contreras ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). William Contreras is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The American Family Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest 8° hotter than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for offense. Hitting from the opposite that Shota Imanaga throws from, William Contreras will have an advantage in today's matchup.

American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The American Family Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest 8° hotter than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for offense. Hitting from the opposite that Shota Imanaga throws from, Caleb Durbin will have an advantage in today's game. Caleb Durbin hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 82nd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 8th-shallowest CF fences today. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Caleb Durbin will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nico Hoerner in the 96th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Nico Hoerner has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (97% of the time), but he is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The American Family Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest 8° hotter than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for offense. Nico Hoerner has been hot in recent games, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 87.1-mph to 91.2-mph over the past 7 days.

Jon Berti's BABIP ability is projected in the 93rd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The American Family Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest 8° hotter than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for offense. Extreme flyball batters like Jon Berti tend to perform better against extreme groundball pitchers like Freddy Peralta.

Kyle Tucker projects as the 8th-best batter in the game, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kyle Tucker is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The American Family Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest 8° hotter than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for offense. Kyle Tucker will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Freddy Peralta in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Sal Frelick in the 80th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The American Family Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest 8° hotter than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for offense. Sal Frelick hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40% — 97th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 8th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Extreme flyball hitters like Sal Frelick generally hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Shota Imanaga.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brice Turang in the 85th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The American Family Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest 8° hotter than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for offense. Brice Turang hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.2% — 91st percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 8th-shallowest CF fences today. Extreme groundball batters like Brice Turang generally hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Shota Imanaga.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Yelich in the 96th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Christian Yelich is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. American Family Field has the 6th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The American Family Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest 8° hotter than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for offense.

Isaac Collins has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (64% of the time), but he is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game. American Family Field has the 6th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The American Family Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest 8° hotter than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for offense. As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the plate, Isaac Collins will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side against Shota Imanaga today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ian Happ in the 92nd percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Ian Happ is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. American Family Field has the 6th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The American Family Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest 8° hotter than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for offense.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Busch in the 86th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Michael Busch is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The American Family Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest 8° hotter than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for offense. Batting from the opposite that Freddy Peralta throws from, Michael Busch will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks in the 76th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). American Family Field has the 6th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The American Family Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest 8° hotter than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for offense. Pete Crow-Armstrong will have the handedness advantage over Freddy Peralta in today's game.

American Family Field has the 6th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The American Family Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest 8° hotter than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for offense. Miguel Amaya's launch angle this season (22.2°) is considerably higher than his 10.9° angle last season. Miguel Amaya's footspeed has increased this year. His 25.48 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last season sits at 25.93 ft/sec now.

Rhys Hoskins is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. American Family Field has the 6th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The American Family Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest 8° hotter than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for offense. Hitting from the opposite that Shota Imanaga throws from, Rhys Hoskins will have an edge today.