Pittsburgh @ Philadelphia picks

When estimating his home run skill, Alexander Canario ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the majors.. This game is forecasted to have the 13th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense projects as the 2nd-worst among every team in action today.. Alexander Canario has been hot lately, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 92.3-mph to 96-mph in the past week's worth of games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Trea Turner as the 15th-best hitter in MLB when assessing his BABIP ability.. Trea Turner is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the majors.. This game is forecasted to have the 13th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Trea Turner will hold that advantage in today's game.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Andrew McCutchen ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Andrew McCutchen is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. This game is forecasted to have the 13th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Andrew McCutchen pulls many of his flyballs (34.2% — 84th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 9th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense projects as the 2nd-worst among every team in action today.

Joey Bart's BABIP skill is projected in the 79th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Joey Bart is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup.. This game is forecasted to have the 13th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Joey Bart pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (33.8% — 80th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 9th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense projects as the 2nd-worst among every team in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Oneil Cruz as the majors's 9th-best home run batter.. Oneil Cruz is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in today's game.. Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the majors.. This game is forecasted to have the 13th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Oneil Cruz will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mick Abel in today's matchup.

Bryce Harper projects as the 12th-best hitter in baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bryce Harper is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game.. This game is forecasted to have the 13th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Batting from the opposite that Paul Skenes throws from, Bryce Harper will have an advantage in today's matchup.. Bryce Harper has a 94th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.7%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards MLB's 9th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

Bryan Reynolds's BABIP talent is projected in the 92nd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Bryan Reynolds is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup.. This game is forecasted to have the 13th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. The switch-hitting Bryan Reynolds will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his better side (0) today against Mick Abel.. Bryan Reynolds has a 77th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.8%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 9th-shallowest LF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Kyle Schwarber as the league's 5th-best home run hitter.. Kyle Schwarber is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this game.. Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the majors.. This game is forecasted to have the 13th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Hitting from the opposite that Paul Skenes throws from, Kyle Schwarber will have an edge today.

When estimating his home run skill, Alexander Canario ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the majors.. This game is forecasted to have the 13th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense projects as the 2nd-worst among every team in action today.. Alexander Canario has been hot lately, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 92.3-mph to 96-mph in the past week's worth of games.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Andrew McCutchen ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Andrew McCutchen is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. This game is forecasted to have the 13th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today.. Andrew McCutchen pulls many of his flyballs (34.2% — 84th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 9th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense projects as the 2nd-worst among every team in action today.