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Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-smallest outfield in Major League Baseball — generally good for HRs. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 84°. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics across the board, and Josh Rojas will hold that advantage in today's game.

Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-smallest outfield in Major League Baseball — generally good for HRs. Brooks Baldwin will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Leo Jimenez in the 86th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Leo Jimenez has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.5%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of MLB's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

Hitting from the same side that Adrian Houser throws from, George Springer will not have the upper hand in today's matchup. George Springer will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's matchup.

Alejandro Kirk has primarily hit in the top-half of the lineup this season (79% of the time), but he is projected to bat 6th on the lineup card today. Adrian Houser will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Alejandro Kirk today. Playing on the road typically lowers hitter stats in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Alejandro Kirk in today's matchup.

Hitting from the same side that Adrian Houser throws from, Bo Bichette faces a tough challenge today. Playing on the road generally lowers batter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Bo Bichette in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Joey Loperfido in the 91st percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-smallest outfield in Major League Baseball — generally good for HRs. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 84°. Hitting from the opposite that Adrian Houser throws from, Joey Loperfido will have an edge today. By putting up a .342 BABIP since the start of last season, Joey Loperfido is positioned in the 92nd percentile.

Andrew Benintendi's batting average ability is projected to be in the 80th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Andrew Benintendi is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in today's game. Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-smallest outfield in Major League Baseball — generally good for HRs. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 84°. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Andrew Benintendi will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Vargas in the 86th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Miguel Vargas is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-smallest outfield in Major League Baseball — generally good for HRs. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 84°. Miguel Vargas will have the handedness advantage over Eric Lauer in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Edgar Quero in the 78th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Edgar Quero is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 84°. The switch-hitting Edgar Quero will have the advantage of batting from from his good side (0) today against Eric Lauer. Edgar Quero has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.8%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's 9th-shallowest RF fences today.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 84°. Davis Schneider pulls many of his flyballs (34.8% — 88th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Batters such as Davis Schneider with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Adrian Houser who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chase Meidroth in the 75th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Chase Meidroth is projected to bat 1st in the lineup today. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 84°. Chase Meidroth will hold the platoon advantage against Eric Lauer in today's matchup. Chase Meidroth has a 94th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.3%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 84°. Lenyn Sosa will have the handedness advantage against Eric Lauer in today's game. Lenyn Sosa has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.1%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of MLB's 9th-shallowest RF fences today. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and Lenyn Sosa will hold that advantage today. Ranking in the 88th percentile, Lenyn Sosa sits with a .339 BABIP this year.

Luis Robert Jr.'s BABIP ability is projected in the 86th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Luis Robert Jr. is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this game. Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-smallest outfield in Major League Baseball — generally good for HRs. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 84°. Luis Robert Jr. will have the handedness advantage against Eric Lauer in today's game.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 84°. Tyler Heineman pulls many of his flyballs (35.8% — 91st percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 84°. Myles Straw has a 100th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (44.7%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards the game's 9th-shallowest RF fences today.

Will Wagner's batting average skill is projected to be in the 81st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Will Wagner has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (92% of the time), but he is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this game. Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-smallest outfield in Major League Baseball — generally good for HRs. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 84°. Will Wagner will have the handedness advantage over Adrian Houser in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Addison Barger in the 77th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Addison Barger is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this game. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 84°. Hitting from the opposite that Adrian Houser throws from, Addison Barger will have an advantage in today's matchup. Addison Barger pulls many of his flyballs (34.4% — 85th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-smallest outfield in Major League Baseball — generally good for HRs. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 84°. Colson Montgomery will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats. Over the last 7 days, Colson Montgomery has been performing exceptionally well at the plate with a wOBA of .448.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nathan Lukes in the 91st percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Nathan Lukes is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 82% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 84°. Hitting from the opposite that Adrian Houser throws from, Nathan Lukes will have the upper hand today. Nathan Lukes has an 80th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.3%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the game's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

When it comes to his BABIP ability, Austin Slater is projected as the 12th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Austin Slater is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 84°. Austin Slater will have the handedness advantage over Eric Lauer in today's game. Austin Slater has a 94th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.3%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of baseball's 9th-shallowest RF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ernie Clement in the 91st percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 84°. Ernie Clement pulls many of his flyballs (33.8% — 80th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 5th-shallowest LF fences today. Ernie Clement has compiled a .296 batting average this year, checking in at the 93rd percentile.

Batting from the same side that Adrian Houser throws from, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has a tough challenge in today's matchup. Playing on the road typically weakens batter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in today's matchup.

Mike Tauchman is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 84°. Mike Tauchman has a 79th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.2%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Mike Tauchman will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Mike Tauchman has been hot lately, batting his way to a .367 wOBA over the past two weeks.