Pittsburgh @ Minnesota Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best field in the game for righty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Extreme groundball bats like Ke'Bryan Hayes tend to perform better against extreme flyball pitchers like Simeon Woods Richard. The Minnesota Twins infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among all the teams in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best field in the game for righty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Minnesota Twins infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among all the teams in action today.

Tommy Pham is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best field in the game for righty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitters such as Tommy Pham with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Simeon Woods Richard who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best field in the game for righty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among every team on the slate today. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Christian Vazquez will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the 86th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best field in the game for righty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Bats such as Isiah Kiner-Falefa with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Simeon Woods Richard who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum.

Ryan Jeffers is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best field in the game for righty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among every team on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best field in the game for righty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among every team on the slate today. Harrison Bader will possess the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats.

Brooks Lee is penciled in 5th in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best venue in baseball for lefty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The switch-hitting Brooks Lee will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side (0) today against Mitch Keller.

The 10th-deepest centerfield fences among all major league stadiums are found in Target Field. Batting from the same side that Mitch Keller throws from, Byron Buxton encounters a tough challenge in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan Reynolds in the 94th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Bryan Reynolds is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best venue in baseball for lefty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Wallner in the 89th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Matt Wallner is penciled in 5th on the lineup card today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best venue in baseball for lefty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Carlos Correa in the 90th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Carlos Correa is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best field in the game for righty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Willi Castro in the 81st percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Willi Castro is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best venue in baseball for lefty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Oneil Cruz in the 96th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Oneil Cruz is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best venue in baseball for lefty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew McCutchen in the 80th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Andrew McCutchen is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best field in the game for righty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Royce Lewis in the 79th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best field in the game for righty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among every team on the slate today.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Trevor Larnach ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Trevor Larnach is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best venue in baseball for lefty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Spencer Horwitz is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best venue in baseball for lefty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Spencer Horwitz will hold the platoon advantage over Simeon Woods Richard in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best venue in baseball for lefty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Jack Suwinski will hold the platoon advantage against Simeon Woods Richard today. The Minnesota Twins infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among all the teams in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best venue in baseball for lefty batting average. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Kody Clemens will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mitch Keller in today's matchup. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among every team on the slate today.

Adam Frazier has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Joey Bart has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.