New York @ Pittsburgh Picks & Props

The #5 venue in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. 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.

The #5 field in the league for boosting base hits to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. 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. Extreme flyball hitters like Brett Baty tend to be more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Bailey Falter.

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. The #5 field in the league for boosting base hits to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. 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 leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Joey Bart in the 77th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. The #5 venue in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. 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.

The #5 field in the league for boosting base hits to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. 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. Spencer Horwitz will hold the platoon advantage over Paul Blackburn in today's game.

PNC Park has the 7th-most fair ground among all parks — generally bad for dingers. Bryan Reynolds has taken a step back with his Barrel% in recent games; his 11.3% seasonal rate has dropped to 5.9% over the last week.

Francisco Lindor pulls many of his flyballs (36.3% — 92nd percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards MLB's 11th-deepest LF fences in today's game. Among all the teams in action today, the 4th-strongest infield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Playing on the road typically lowers batter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Francisco Lindor in today's matchup. Francisco Lindor's average launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls this year (14°) is a significant dropoff from his 18.8° figure last season.

Adam Frazier is penciled in 1st in the batting order in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 87% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. The #5 field in the league for boosting base hits to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. 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.

The #5 venue in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. 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. Ronny Mauricio has been hot lately, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 88.6-mph to 91.6-mph in the last week.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Oneil Cruz ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Oneil Cruz is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in today's game. The #5 field in the league for boosting base hits to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. 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 leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the 86th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. The #5 venue in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. 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.

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. The #5 field in the league for boosting base hits to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. 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 leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Torrens in the 76th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. The #5 venue in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. 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.

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. The #5 venue in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. 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.

Mark Vientos is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game. The #5 venue in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. 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.

Pete Alonso projects as the 15th-best batter in the league, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Pete Alonso is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup. The #5 venue in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. 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 #5 venue in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. 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. Tyrone Taylor will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bailey Falter in today's game.

Starling Marte's batting average ability is projected to be in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #5 venue in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. 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.

Tommy Pham has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.