Milwaukee @ Minnesota picks
Target Field
MIL vs MIN Picks
MLB Picks
Strikeouts Thrown

David Festa u4.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-138)
Projection 3.5 (Under)
EV Model Rating
Considering both his underlying tendencies and the matchup, David Festa is projected to throw 67 pitches in today's matchup by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) system, which is the 3rd-least of the day.. The Milwaukee Brewers (20.2 K% (per the leading projection system, THE BAT X) are forecasted to have the 2nd-least strikeout-prone group of batters on the slate.. It is scheduled that we will see a Hitters Umpire (Ben May) calling pitches in this game.. Projected catcher Ryan Jeffers profiles as a weak pitch framer, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.
Total RBIs

Jackson Chourio o0.5 Total RBIs (+175)
Projection 0.7 (Over)
EV Model Rating
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Chourio in the 94th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent.. Jackson Chourio is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this game.. The #5 venue in Major League Baseball for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Target Field.. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. The weather forecast predicts the best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.
Total RBIs

William Contreras o0.5 Total RBIs (+150)
Projection 0.7 (Over)
EV Model Rating
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, William Contreras ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. William Contreras is penciled in 4th in the lineup in today's game.. The #5 venue in Major League Baseball for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Target Field.. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. The weather forecast predicts the best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.
Total RBIs

Rhys Hoskins o0.5 Total RBIs (+175)
Projection 0.6 (Over)
EV Model Rating
The #5 venue in Major League Baseball for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Target Field.. The weather forecast predicts the best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. Out of all the teams playing today, the 4th-worst infield defense is that of the Minnesota Twins.. Rhys Hoskins has seen a significant gain in his exit velocity on flyballs lately; just compare his 95.4-mph average in the past 14 days to his seasonal figure of 92.9-mph.. Sporting a 23.600 Expected Home Runs per 600 plate appearances (an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) using Statcast data) this year , Rhys Hoskins is ranked in the 76th percentile for power.
Total RBIs

Willi Castro o0.5 Total RBIs (+170)
Projection 0.6 (Over)
EV Model Rating
Willi Castro's BABIP skill is projected in the 80th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Willi Castro is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today, which would be an upgrade from his 62% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year.. The #5 venue in Major League Baseball for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Target Field.. The weather forecast predicts the best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. The switch-hitting Willi Castro will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side (0) today against Quinn Priester.
Total RBIs

Byron Buxton o0.5 Total RBIs (+140)
Projection 0.7 (Over)
EV Model Rating
Byron Buxton projects as the 12th-best home run hitter in Major League Baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Byron Buxton is projected to bat 1st in the batting order today.. The #5 venue in Major League Baseball for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Target Field.. The weather forecast predicts the best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. Byron Buxton has a ton of pop (98th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's usually a big "IF" (27.2% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Quinn Priester is a pitch-to-contact type (22nd percentile K%) — great news for Buxton.
Total RBIs

Christian Yelich o0.5 Total RBIs (+140)
Projection 0.7 (Over)
EV Model Rating
When estimating his BABIP talent, Christian Yelich is projected as the 14th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Christian Yelich is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today.. The #5 venue in Major League Baseball for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Target Field.. The weather forecast predicts the best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. Christian Yelich will hold the platoon advantage against Danny Coulombe in today's matchup.
Total RBIs

Trevor Larnach o0.5 Total RBIs (+165)
Projection 0.6 (Over)
EV Model Rating
As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Trevor Larnach ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Trevor Larnach is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game.. The #5 venue in Major League Baseball for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Target Field.. The weather forecast predicts the best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. Hitting from the opposite that Quinn Priester throws from, Trevor Larnach will have the upper hand in today's game.
Total RBIs

Matt Wallner o0.5 Total RBIs (+135)
Projection 0.7 (Over)
EV Model Rating
Matt Wallner projects as the 10th-best home run batter in the majors, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Matt Wallner is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card today.. The #5 venue in Major League Baseball for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Target Field.. The weather forecast predicts the best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. Batting from the opposite that Quinn Priester throws from, Matt Wallner will have the upper hand in today's matchup.
Total RBIs

Carlos Correa o0.5 Total RBIs (+200)
Projection 0.5 (Over)
EV Model Rating
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Carlos Correa in the 89th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill.. The #5 venue in Major League Baseball for boosting offensive stats, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Target Field.. The weather forecast predicts the best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. Carlos Correa will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.. Despite posting a .286 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Carlos Correa has had bad variance on his side given the .046 difference between that mark and his estimated true talent wOBA of .332.