Chicago @ Los Angeles props

According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 7th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today. The Chicago White Sox outfield defense profiles as the 4th-best out of all the teams playing today. In the last two weeks, Shohei Ohtani's 15.4% rate of hitting balls at a BABIP-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 42.2%. Shohei Ohtani has experienced some positive variance in regards to with his wOBA this year; his .418 figure is quite a bit higher than his .384 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The #7 venue in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. Extreme groundball bats like Miguel Rojas generally hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Aaron Civale. Miguel Rojas will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats. Miguel Rojas has seen a significant improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs this season; just compare his 89-mph average to last year's 86.6-mph EV.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Miguel Vargas ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Miguel Vargas is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this game. The #7 venue in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. Miguel Vargas hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.9% — 97th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

Dodger Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 9th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. Dalton Rushing will hold the platoon advantage against Aaron Civale today. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats in all categories, and Dalton Rushing will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Benintendi in the 85th percentile when assessing his batting average ability. Andrew Benintendi is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 9th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chase Meidroth in the 77th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Chase Meidroth is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this game. The #7 venue in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense projects as the 11th-worst out of all the teams on the slate today.

Dodger Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 9th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. Josh Rojas will hold the platoon advantage against Dustin May today... and even more favorably, May has a huge platoon split. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense projects as the 11th-worst out of all the teams on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Teoscar Hernandez as the 20th-best hitter in the majors when it comes to his BABIP skill. Teoscar Hernandez is penciled in 4th in the batting order today. The #7 venue in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. Teoscar Hernandez will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

Mike Tauchman is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this game. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 9th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. Mike Tauchman will hold the platoon advantage against Dustin May in today's game... and even more favorably, May has a huge platoon split.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kyle Teel in the 90th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Kyle Teel is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this game. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 9th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats.

When it comes to his batting average talent, Freddie Freeman is projected as the 15th-best batter in baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Freddie Freeman is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 9th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats.

Dodger Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 9th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. Batting from the opposite that Aaron Civale throws from, Michael Conforto will have an edge in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Michael Conforto will hold that advantage today.

The #7 venue in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense projects as the 11th-worst out of all the teams on the slate today. Lenyn Sosa has made significant improvements with his Barrel% of late, bettering his 7.7% seasonal rate to 16.1% in the last 14 days. Lenyn Sosa's average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls this year (17°) is considerably better than his 10.9° figure last season.

Tommy Edman's batting average talent is projected to be in the 78th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Dodger Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 9th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Tommy Edman will hold that advantage today.

Dodger Stadium ranks as the #7 field in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. Ryan Noda will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Dustin May in today's matchup... and moreover, May has a huge platoon split. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense projects as the 11th-worst out of all the teams on the slate today. Over the last 14 days, Ryan Noda has posted a 32.4° launch angle, lifting the ball well and indicating strong home run potential.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mookie Betts in the 95th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Mookie Betts is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. The #7 venue in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. Mookie Betts hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.8% — 96th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 9th-shallowest CF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andy Pages in the 89th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Andy Pages has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (77% of the time), but he is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The #7 venue in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium. The 9th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for bats.

Hyeseong Kim has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.