TJ Friedl Total Hits Props • Cincinnati

TJ Friedl is penciled in 1st in the batting order in today's game. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate today at 90°. TJ Friedl will hold the platoon advantage over Andre Pallante today. Over the past two weeks, TJ Friedl has significantly improved the launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls: 21.1° compared to his seasonal mark of 9.6°. By putting up a 1.31 K/BB rate this year, TJ Friedl has shown strong plate discipline, ranking in the 92nd percentile.