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Strikeouts Thrown

Brandon Walter u4.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-118)
Projection 4 (Under)
EV Model Rating
Considering both his underlying tendencies and the matchup, Brandon Walter is projected to throw 81 pitches in this outing by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) system, which is the least of all pitchers on the slate today.. Projected catcher Yainer Diaz profiles as a weak pitch framer, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for bats.. With 8 bats of opposing handedness in the opposing team's projected batting order, Brandon Walter will have a tough challenge while lacking the platoon advantage in most plate appearances in this outing.. Given that groundball pitchers struggle the most against flyball hitters, Brandon Walter (48.7% GB% via the leading projection system, THE BAT) will be a bit disadvantaged in this game with 2 FB hitters in Los Angeles's projected offense.
Total RBIs

Mike Trout o0.5 Total RBIs (+145)
Projection 0.8 (Over)
EV Model Rating
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Mike Trout ranks as the 8th-best batter in MLB.. Mike Trout is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. On average, the fence height at Angel Stadium is the 3rd-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Batting from the opposite that Brandon Walter throws from, Mike Trout will have the upper hand in today's matchup.
Total RBIs

Taylor Ward o0.5 Total RBIs (+155)
Projection 0.7 (Over)
EV Model Rating
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Taylor Ward in the 94th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability.. Taylor Ward is penciled in 4th in the batting order today.. On average, the fence height at Angel Stadium is the 3rd-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Batting from the opposite that Brandon Walter throws from, Taylor Ward will have an edge in today's game.
Total RBIs

Jo Adell o0.5 Total RBIs (+180)
Projection 0.6 (Over)
EV Model Rating
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jo Adell in the 96th percentile when estimating his home run ability.. On average, the fence height at Angel Stadium is the 3rd-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Jo Adell will have the handedness advantage over Brandon Walter today.. Jo Adell will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.
Total RBIs

Logan O'Hoppe o0.5 Total RBIs (+175)
Projection 0.6 (Over)
EV Model Rating
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Logan O'Hoppe in the 96th percentile when assessing his home run skill.. Logan O'Hoppe is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in today's game.. On average, the fence height at Angel Stadium is the 3rd-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Batting from the opposite that Brandon Walter throws from, Logan O'Hoppe will have the upper hand today.
Outs Recorded

Brandon Walter u17.5 Outs Recorded (-120)
Projection 14.9 (Under)
EV Model Rating
Considering both his underlying tendencies and the matchup, Brandon Walter is projected to throw 81 pitches in this outing by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) system, which is the 9th-least of all pitchers on the slate today.. The Los Angeles Angels have been the 4th-unluckiest offense in Major League Baseball this year, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), and are likely to perform better in the future. Projected catcher Yainer Diaz profiles as a weak pitch framer, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. On average, the fence height at Angel Stadium is the 3rd-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for bats.
Hits, Runs, and RBIs

Mike Trout o1.5 Hits, Runs, and RBIs (-125)
Projection 2.6 (Over)
EV Model Rating
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Mike Trout ranks as the 8th-best batter in MLB.. Mike Trout is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. On average, the fence height at Angel Stadium is the 3rd-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Batting from the opposite that Brandon Walter throws from, Mike Trout will have the upper hand in today's matchup.
Total Bases

Mike Trout o1.5 Total Bases (+110)
Projection 2.1 (Over)
EV Model Rating
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Mike Trout ranks as the 8th-best batter in MLB.. Mike Trout is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. On average, the fence height at Angel Stadium is the 3rd-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Batting from the opposite that Brandon Walter throws from, Mike Trout will have the upper hand in today's matchup.
Total Bases

Taylor Ward o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.9 (Over)
EV Model Rating
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Taylor Ward in the 94th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability.. Taylor Ward is penciled in 4th in the batting order today.. On average, the fence height at Angel Stadium is the 3rd-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Batting from the opposite that Brandon Walter throws from, Taylor Ward will have an edge in today's game.
Hits, Runs, and RBIs

Taylor Ward o1.5 Hits, Runs, and RBIs (-115)
Projection 2.3 (Over)
EV Model Rating
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Taylor Ward in the 94th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability.. Taylor Ward is penciled in 4th in the batting order today.. On average, the fence height at Angel Stadium is the 3rd-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for bats.. Batting from the opposite that Brandon Walter throws from, Taylor Ward will have an edge in today's game.