The Minute Maid Park roof projects to be closed today, making conditions in this contest 7° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense. Among every team playing today, the 13th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Kansas City Royals. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Victor Caratini will hold that advantage today. Victor Caratini's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved from last season to this one, increasing from 15.4% to 22.5%. Victor Caratini's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved of late, increasing from 22.5% on the season to 33.3% over the last 14 days.