New York @ Kansas City picks

The New York Mets shortstop had two hits, three RBI, and scored two runs to continue his scorching hot start to July. After batting just .204 with 10 RBI last month, Francisco Lindor has turned things around drastically as we approach the All-Star Game. The Mets star has recorded Over 1.5 hits, runs, and RBI in seven of his last nine outings and has a favorable matchup tonight against the Kansas City Royals.

Michael Lorenzen's ERA at home is 3.79, which is a mile better than his road statistics, but Lorenzen isn’t having much success on his home mound over the last few outings. Although the New York Mets, as a lineup, are hitting just .156 off Lorenzen across 64 at-bats, they did manage to score three runs off him last season. New York also just scored eight runs in the series opener.

Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to higher offensive output.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 5th-hottest weather of all games today at 85°.. Vinnie Pasquantino will have the handedness advantage over Frankie Montas in today's matchup.. Among every team playing today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense belongs to the New York Mets.

Juan Soto projects as the 3rd-best batter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Juan Soto is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to higher offensive output.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 5th-hottest weather of all games today at 85°.. The Kansas City Royals have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Juan Soto can likely count on holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game.

Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to higher offensive output.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 5th-hottest weather of all games today at 85°.. The Kansas City Royals have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Brett Baty can likely count on holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Bobby Witt Jr. ranks as the 10th-best hitter in Major League Baseball.. Bobby Witt Jr. is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to higher offensive output.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 5th-hottest weather of all games today at 85°.. Among every team playing today, the 5th-weakest infield defense belongs to the New York Mets.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Brandon Nimmo ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Brandon Nimmo is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this matchup.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to higher offensive output.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 5th-hottest weather of all games today at 85°.. The Kansas City Royals have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Brandon Nimmo stands a good chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Salvador Perez in the 91st percentile when it comes to his home run ability.. Salvador Perez is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to higher offensive output.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 5th-hottest weather of all games today at 85°.. Among every team playing today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense belongs to the New York Mets.

Juan Soto projects as the 3rd-best batter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Juan Soto is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to higher offensive output.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 5th-hottest weather of all games today at 85°.. The Kansas City Royals have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Juan Soto can likely count on holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game.

Juan Soto projects as the 3rd-best batter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Juan Soto is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to higher offensive output.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 5th-hottest weather of all games today at 85°.. The Kansas City Royals have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Juan Soto can likely count on holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Bobby Witt Jr. ranks as the 10th-best hitter in Major League Baseball.. Bobby Witt Jr. is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to higher offensive output.. Among every team playing today, the 4th-weakest infield defense belongs to the New York Mets.. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats in all categories, and Bobby Witt Jr. will hold that advantage in today's game.

Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to higher offensive output.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 5th-hottest weather of all games today at 85°.. Vinnie Pasquantino will have the handedness advantage over Frankie Montas in today's matchup.. Among every team playing today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense belongs to the New York Mets.