Cincinnati @ Philadelphia Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Citizens Bank Park as the 8th-worst ballpark in the league for RHB base hits. Citizens Bank Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which often leads to lower offensive output. Batting from the same side that Chase Burns throws from, Trea Turner has a tough challenge today. Trea Turner has taken a step back with his Barrel% in recent games; his 6.9% seasonal rate has decreased to 0% in the last week. Trea Turner has been cold of late, with his seasonal exit velocity of 89.1-mph dropping to 83.8-mph over the past 7 days.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Citizens Bank Park as the 8th-worst ballpark in the league for RHB base hits. Citizens Bank Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which often leads to lower offensive output. Batting from the same side that Chase Burns throws from, Alec Bohm will have a disadvantage today. Alec Bohm's exit velocity on flyballs has decreased lately; his 92.3-mph seasonal figure has lowered to 83.2-mph in the last 14 days. There has been a significant decline in Alec Bohm's launch angle from last season's 10° to 6.7° this season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the 2nd-best hitter in the league when estimating his BABIP ability. Elly De La Cruz is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 89°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats. The switch-hitting Elly De La Cruz will have the advantage of batting from from his good side (0) today against Zack Wheeler.

Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the majors. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 89°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats. Batting from the opposite that Zack Wheeler throws from, Will Benson will have the upper hand in today's game. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense projects as the weakest out of all the teams on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Noelvi Marte in the 76th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the majors. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 89°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense projects as the weakest out of all the teams on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt McLain in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Matt McLain is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the majors. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 89°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats.

Tyler Stephenson's BABIP skill is projected in the 90th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the majors. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 89°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense projects as the weakest out of all the teams on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gavin Lux in the 86th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Gavin Lux is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game. Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the majors. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 89°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats.

TJ Friedl is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game. Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the majors. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 89°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats. TJ Friedl will hold the platoon advantage over Zack Wheeler in today's matchup.

High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 89°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats. Spencer Steer pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36.5% — 94th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 9th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense projects as the weakest out of all the teams on the slate today. Spencer Steer's average launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls lately (21.1° in the past two weeks' worth of games) is considerably better than his 14.4° seasonal figure.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Encarnacion-Strand in the 86th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 89°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats. Christian Encarnacion-Strand pulls a lot of his flyballs (33.4% — 77th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 9th-shallowest LF fences today. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense projects as the weakest out of all the teams on the slate today.

Austin Hays is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this game. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 89°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats. Austin Hays pulls many of his flyballs (34.2% — 83rd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 9th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense projects as the weakest out of all the teams on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryson Stott in the 85th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 89°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Chase Burns throws from, Bryson Stott will have an edge in today's game. Bryson Stott has a 96th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (38.5%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards baseball's 9th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects J.T. Realmuto in the 91st percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the majors. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 89°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats. Among every team playing today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense is that of the the Cincinnati Reds.

Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the majors. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 89°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats. Max Kepler will have the handedness advantage against Chase Burns in today's game. Among every team playing today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense is that of the the Cincinnati Reds.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nick Castellanos in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Nick Castellanos is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the majors. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 89°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kyle Schwarber in the 97th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Kyle Schwarber is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in the majors. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 89°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Bryce Harper ranks as the 14th-best hitter in MLB. Bryce Harper is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this game. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 89°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats. Batting from the opposite that Chase Burns throws from, Bryce Harper will have the upper hand today.

When it comes to his BABIP talent, Brandon Marsh is projected as the 6th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report expects the 4th-highest temperatures of all games today at 89°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for bats. Brandon Marsh will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Chase Burns in today's matchup. Brandon Marsh has a 96th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.7%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 9th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.