Chicago @ Kansas City picks

The Royals just set a franchise record for home runs hit in a game. That was a mirage. Before blasting seven homers on Sunday, Kansas City had hit just 18 all season long and boasted the worst offense in the AL. The White Sox haven't been much better. With Cole Ragans and Shane Smith taking the respective bumps, let's grab the Under.

When assessing his batting average talent, Bobby Witt Jr. is projected as the 3rd-best hitter in the league by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bobby Witt Jr. is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense.. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Extreme groundball bats like Bobby Witt Jr. generally hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Shane Smith.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Andrew Vaughn ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Andrew Vaughn is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this game.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense.. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Hitting from the opposite that Cole Ragans throws from, Andrew Vaughn will have an advantage today.

Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense.. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Hitting from the opposite that Shane Smith throws from, Michael Massey will have the upper hand in today's game.. Extreme groundball batters like Michael Massey tend to perform better against extreme flyball pitchers like Shane Smith.. Out of every team today, the 4th-worst infield defense belongs to the Chicago White Sox.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Salvador Perez in the 90th percentile when estimating his home run talent.. Salvador Perez is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense.. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Extreme flyball hitters like Salvador Perez tend to perform better against extreme groundball pitchers like Shane Smith.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Edgar Quero in the 87th percentile when estimating his batting average skill.. Edgar Quero is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card today.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense.. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. As a switch-hitter who is stronger from the 0 side of the plate, Edgar Quero will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side against Cole Ragans today.

Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense.. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Kyle Isbel will hold the platoon advantage against Shane Smith in today's game.. Out of every team today, the 4th-worst infield defense belongs to the Chicago White Sox.. Kyle Isbel will benefit from the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

Chase Meidroth is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this matchup.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense.. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Hitting from the opposite that Cole Ragans throws from, Chase Meidroth will have the upper hand today.. Hitters such as Chase Meidroth with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Cole Ragans who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum.

Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this game.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense.. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Batting from the opposite that Shane Smith throws from, Vinnie Pasquantino will have an edge in today's game.. Out of every team today, the 4th-worst infield defense belongs to the Chicago White Sox.

Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense.. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.