New York @ Pittsburgh picks

Oneil Cruz projects as the 7th-best home run hitter in the game, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Oneil Cruz is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in today's game.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most favorable for hitting on the schedule today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for batters.. Oneil Cruz will have the handedness advantage over Paul Blackburn today.

Juan Soto projects as the 3rd-best hitter in the game, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Juan Soto is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 3rd-most favorable for hitting on the schedule today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters.. In the past week's worth of games, Juan Soto's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 16.2% up to 43.8%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan Reynolds in the 95th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability.. Bryan Reynolds is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this game.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 4th-hottest weather on the slate at 83°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters.. The switch-hitting Bryan Reynolds will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his better side (0) today against Paul Blackburn.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Pete Alonso as the league's 9th-best home run batter.. Pete Alonso is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most favorable for hitting on the schedule today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for batters.. Hitting from the opposite that Bailey Falter throws from, Pete Alonso will have an advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Joey Bart in the 77th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability.. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 4th-most favorable for hitting on the schedule today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for batters.. Out of every team on the slate today, the 5th-worst infield defense is that of the New York Mets.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Francisco Lindor ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Francisco Lindor is projected to bat 1st in the lineup today.. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 4th-hottest weather on the slate at 83°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Andrew McCutchen ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Andrew McCutchen is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup today.. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 4th-hottest weather on the slate at 83°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters.

When assessing his home run ability, Mark Vientos ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Mark Vientos is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 4th-hottest weather on the slate at 83°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters.. Hitting from the opposite that Bailey Falter throws from, Mark Vientos will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Brandon Nimmo ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Brandon Nimmo is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this game.. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 4th-hottest weather on the slate at 83°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters.

The #2 stadium in the majors for suppressing home runs to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park.. In MLB, the 6th-highest fences are at PNC Park.. PNC Park has the 7th-most fair ground among all parks — generally bad for dingers.. Paul Blackburn will hold the platoon advantage against Tommy Pham today.. Extreme groundball batters like Tommy Pham usually hit worse against extreme groundball pitchers like Paul Blackburn.