Colorado @ Washington Picks & Props

Nationals Park projects as the #28 venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Nationals Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all major league stadiums, which tends to lead to worse offense. CJ Abrams has struggled with his Barrel% in recent games; his 8.2% seasonal rate has dropped off to 0% over the past 7 days. CJ Abrams's exit velocity on flyballs has dropped off recently; his 92.3-mph seasonal EV has decreased to 87.7-mph in the past week's worth of games. CJ Abrams's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has decreased in recent games, going from 42.4% on the season to 31.4% in the past two weeks' worth of games.

Nationals Park has the 9th-shallowest RF fences among all major league parks. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for bats. The Washington Nationals have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Sam Hilliard stands a good chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. Sam Hilliard has shown some good exit velocity indicators in recent games, averaging 104.5-mph on his flyballs over the last 14 days.

Michael Toglia is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Michael Toglia pulls many of his flyballs (33.4% — 76th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 10th-shallowest LF fences today. Michael Toglia's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better from last year to this one, rising from 43.1% to 51.3%.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Batting from the opposite that Mitchell Parker throws from, Orlando Arcia will have an edge in today's game. Orlando Arcia pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.2% — 82nd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 10th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Extreme groundball hitters like Orlando Arcia usually hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Mitchell Parker.

When assessing his BABIP ability, James Wood is projected as the best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). James Wood is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for bats. James Wood will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against German Marquez today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Freeman in the 94th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Tyler Freeman is penciled in 1st in the lineup in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 84% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. In MLB, Nationals Park's left field dimensions are the 5th-shallowest. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for bats.

Brenton Doyle is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in today's game. In MLB, Nationals Park's left field dimensions are the 5th-shallowest. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Batting from the opposite that Mitchell Parker throws from, Brenton Doyle will have an advantage today.

Hunter Goodman is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Hunter Goodman will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mitchell Parker in today's game. Hunter Goodman pulls many of his flyballs (34% — 81st percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 10th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan Ritter in the 78th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. In MLB, Nationals Park's left field dimensions are the 5th-shallowest. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Ryan Ritter will have the handedness advantage over Mitchell Parker in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Young in the 87th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Jacob Young has a 100th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (42.9%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards baseball's 10th-shallowest RF fences today. Out of all the teams playing today, the 9th-weakest infield defense is that of the the Colorado Rockies.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brady House in the 91st percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. Brady House is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. In MLB, Nationals Park's left field dimensions are the 5th-shallowest. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for bats.

Nationals Park has the 9th-shallowest RF fences among all major league parks. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Daylen Lile will hold the platoon advantage over German Marquez today. Daylen Lile is likely to have an advantage against every reliever from start to finish, since the bullpen of the Colorado Rockies only has 1 same-handed RP.

Kyle Farmer is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order today, which would be an upgrade from his 57% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. In MLB, Nationals Park's left field dimensions are the 5th-shallowest. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Kyle Farmer will hold the platoon advantage against Mitchell Parker in today's matchup.

Nathaniel Lowe's BABIP ability is projected in the 79th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Nathaniel Lowe is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Nathaniel Lowe will hold the platoon advantage against German Marquez today.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Keibert Ruiz pulls many of his flyballs (38.6% — 97th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 10th-shallowest RF fences today. Out of all the teams playing today, the 9th-weakest infield defense is that of the the Colorado Rockies. Keibert Ruiz will hold the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.

Jordan Beck is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order today. In MLB, Nationals Park's left field dimensions are the 5th-shallowest. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Jordan Beck will hold the platoon advantage over Mitchell Parker today.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Josh Bell has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.7%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of MLB's 10th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Out of all the teams playing today, the 9th-weakest infield defense is that of the the Colorado Rockies. Josh Bell will hold the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

In MLB, Nationals Park's left field dimensions are the 5th-shallowest. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Mitchell Parker throws from, Braxton Fulford will have an advantage in today's game.

Ryan McMahon has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.