Colorado @ Washington props

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Nationals Park as the 2nd-worst park in the game for left-handed batting average. Nationals Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all stadiums, which generally leads to lower offensive output. CJ Abrams has struggled with his Barrel% lately; his 8.2% seasonal rate has dropped off to 0% over the past 7 days. CJ Abrams's exit velocity on flyballs has declined in recent games; his 92.3-mph seasonal figure has fallen to 87.7-mph in the last week's worth of games. CJ Abrams's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has declined lately, falling from 42.4% on the season to 31.4% over the past 14 days.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Ryan McMahon ranks in the 75th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ryan McMahon is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters. Ryan McMahon will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Trevor Williams today... and even more favorably, Williams has a large platoon split.

The 9th-shallowest right field dimensions in MLB are found in Nationals Park. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters. Considering Trevor Williams's large platoon split, Sam Hilliard will have a tremendous advantage batting from the opposite side of the dish in today's game. The Washington Nationals have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Sam Hilliard has a strong chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan Ritter in the 79th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Among all major league parks, Nationals Park's left field fences are the 6th-shallowest. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects James Wood as the best hitter in MLB as it relates to his BABIP talent. James Wood is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters. James Wood will have the handedness advantage against Chase Dollander today.

Michael Toglia is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in today's game. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters. Michael Toglia pulls many of his flyballs (33.3% — 76th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 10th-shallowest RF fences today. Michael Toglia's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has increased from last year to this one, rising from 43.1% to 51.3%.

Among all major league parks, Nationals Park's left field fences are the 6th-shallowest. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters. In the last week's worth of games, Brenton Doyle's 62.5% rate of hitting balls at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 45.9%. Brenton Doyle has suffered from bad luck when it comes to his wOBA this year; his .249 rate is deflated compared to his .311 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Mickey Moniak is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 94% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters. Because of Trevor Williams's large platoon split, Mickey Moniak will have a huge advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate in today's game. The Washington Nationals have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Mickey Moniak has a strong chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jordan Beck in the 76th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Jordan Beck is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this matchup. Among all major league parks, Nationals Park's left field fences are the 6th-shallowest. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Freeman in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Tyler Freeman has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (81% of the time), but he is projected to bat 1st in the lineup today. Among all major league parks, Nationals Park's left field fences are the 6th-shallowest. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters.

Hunter Goodman is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters. Hunter Goodman pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.2% — 82nd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 10th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. In the last 7 days, Hunter Goodman's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 12% up to 33.3%.

The 9th-shallowest right field dimensions in MLB are found in Nationals Park. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Chase Dollander throws from, Daylen Lile will have an edge in today's game. Daylen Lile is likely to have an edge against every reliever for the whole game, since the bullpen of the Colorado Rockies has just 1 same-handed RP.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brady House in the 92nd percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Brady House is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this game. Among all major league parks, Nationals Park's left field fences are the 6th-shallowest. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters.

The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters. Keibert Ruiz pulls many of his flyballs (38.6% — 97th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Keibert Ruiz will hold that advantage today.

The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters. Orlando Arcia pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.2% — 82nd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 10th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Extreme flyball batters like Orlando Arcia tend to be more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Trevor Williams.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Young in the 85th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters. Jacob Young has a 100th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (42.8%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the league's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Extreme groundball batters like Jacob Young generally hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Chase Dollander.

The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters. The switch-hitting Josh Bell will get to bat from his good side (0) today against Chase Dollander. Josh Bell has an 82nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.6%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of baseball's 10th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Extreme flyball hitters like Josh Bell tend to perform better against extreme groundball pitchers like Chase Dollander.

Nathaniel Lowe's BABIP ability is projected in the 80th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Nathaniel Lowe is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the 6th-strongest of the day for batters. Nathaniel Lowe will hold the platoon advantage against Chase Dollander today.

Kyle Farmer has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.