Washington @ Los Angeles picks

Ohtani has left the ballpark 15 times at Dodger Stadium this season, and the majority of his home run damage is against righties with 21 bombs. Jake Irvin is prone to the long ball as well, already giving up 14 in only 15 starts.

Jake Irvin is susceptible to left-handed batters, allowing them to slash .265/.319/.500 and saddling him with a 5.33 FIP. Also worrisome for this matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers is that he’s been beatable on the road (4.97 ERA). Enter Freddie Freeman. Freeman destroys right-handed pitchers (177 wRC+) and typically performs well at home (170 wRC+). He has favorable results against both curves and changeups, which Irvin mixes in with his fastball against lefties. The 35-year-old has been in a lull at the plate, but that just means it’s time to buy low.

The #2 ballpark in baseball for boosting home runs to left-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. The 8th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium.. In the league, Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.. The switch-hitting Josh Bell will get to bat from his good side (0) today against Dustin May... and even better, May has a huge platoon split.. Josh Bell has been hot recently, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 90.5-mph to 97.1-mph in the past 14 days.

When it comes to his BABIP skill, James Wood is projected as the best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. James Wood is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. The #2 ballpark in baseball for boosting home runs to left-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. The 8th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium.. In the league, Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects CJ Abrams in the 76th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability.. CJ Abrams is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this matchup.. The #2 ballpark in baseball for boosting home runs to left-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. In the league, Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.. CJ Abrams will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Dustin May today... and even more favorably, May has a huge platoon split.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Teoscar Hernandez in the 97th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill.. Teoscar Hernandez is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this game.. The #2 field in baseball for boosting home runs to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. In the league, Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Teoscar Hernandez will hold that advantage today.

When estimating his home run ability, Max Muncy ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. The #2 ballpark in baseball for boosting home runs to left-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. In the league, Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.. Max Muncy will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jake Irvin today.. Max Muncy will probably have an advantage against every reliever for the duration of the game, since the bullpen of the Washington Nationals has just 1 same-handed RP.

Brady House's BABIP talent is projected in the 89th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Brady House is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this game.. The #2 field in baseball for boosting home runs to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. The 8th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium.. In the league, Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Mookie Betts ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Mookie Betts is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. The #2 field in baseball for boosting home runs to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. In the league, Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.. Mookie Betts hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.8% — 96th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards MLB's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Shohei Ohtani ranks as the 2nd-best hitter in the game.. Shohei Ohtani is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup.. The #2 ballpark in baseball for boosting home runs to left-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. The 8th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium.. In the league, Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.

When it comes to his BABIP skill, James Wood is projected as the best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. James Wood is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. The #2 ballpark in baseball for boosting home runs to left-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. The 8th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium.. In the league, Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.

It is anticipated that we will see a Huge Hitters Umpire (Alfonso Marquez) behind the plate in today's game.. The #2 ballpark in the majors for boosting home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. The 8th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium.. In the league, Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height.. As a result of his huge platoon split, Dustin May will have a tough challenge matching up with 7 hitters in the projected batting order who bat from the opposite side in this matchup.