Texas @ Houston picks

The Astros have scored two or fewer runs in eight of Valdez's last 16 appearances. That trend is likely to continue against Jacob deGrom, who has allowed two runs or fewer in 14 of his last 15 starts and hasn’t given up more than three all season. Houston is in the midst of a four-match losing streak, as the Astros' bats are slumping and key players are missing games. The Rangers may not post gaudy numbers at the plate, but they’ll generate enough offense to get the win.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Wyatt Langford ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Wyatt Langford is projected to hit 5th in the batting order today.. Hitting from the opposite that Framber Valdez throws from, Wyatt Langford will have an advantage today.. Wyatt Langford pulls many of his flyballs (34.8% — 87th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 2nd-shallowest LF fences today.. Checking in at the 85th percentile for power, Wyatt Langford has paced 29.5 long-balls per 600 plate appearances this year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Adolis Garcia in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his home run skill.. Adolis Garcia is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this matchup.. The 2nd-shallowest LF fences among all major league stadiums are found in Minute Maid Park.. Batting from the opposite that Framber Valdez throws from, Adolis Garcia will have the upper hand in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Marcus Semien in the 83rd percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill.. Marcus Semien is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. Batting from the opposite that Framber Valdez throws from, Marcus Semien will have an edge in today's game.. Marcus Semien pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (37.9% — 96th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest LF fences today.. Bats such as Marcus Semien with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Framber Valdez who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum.

When assessing his home run skill, Christian Walker ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Christian Walker is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in today's game.. Christian Walker pulls many of his flyballs (33.7% — 79th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest LF fences today.. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Christian Walker will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Minute Maid Park has the shallowest fences in Major League Baseball — generally good for dingers.. Taylor Trammell will have the handedness advantage over Jacob deGrom today.. Taylor Trammell will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Wyatt Langford ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Wyatt Langford is projected to hit 5th in the batting order today.. Hitting from the opposite that Framber Valdez throws from, Wyatt Langford will have an advantage today.. Wyatt Langford pulls many of his flyballs (34.8% — 87th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 2nd-shallowest LF fences today.. Checking in at the 85th percentile for power, Wyatt Langford has paced 29.5 long-balls per 600 plate appearances this year.

Corey Seager projects as the 8th-best batter in MLB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Corey Seager is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. Minute Maid Park has the shallowest fences in Major League Baseball — generally good for dingers.. When it comes to power, Corey Seager is ranked in the 83rd percentile, having averaged 28.1 long-balls per 600 plate appearances this year.. Corey Seager has notched a .274 batting average this year, placing in the 83rd percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Smith in the 75th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability.. Minute Maid Park has the shallowest fences in Major League Baseball — generally good for dingers.. Checking in at the 88th percentile, Josh Smith has notched a .287 batting average this year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Adolis Garcia in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his home run skill.. Adolis Garcia is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this matchup.. The 2nd-shallowest LF fences among all major league stadiums are found in Minute Maid Park.. Batting from the opposite that Framber Valdez throws from, Adolis Garcia will have the upper hand in today's game.

The 2nd-shallowest LF fences among all major league stadiums are found in Minute Maid Park.. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats in all categories, and Brice Matthews will hold that advantage in today's game.