Pittsburgh @ Minnesota picks

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 4th-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

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 4th-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 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.. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. The switch-hitting Bryan Reynolds will get to bat from his good side (0) today against Simeon Woods Richard.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Oneil Cruz as the game's 6th-best home run batter.. 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 4th-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Byron Buxton projects as the 11th-best home run batter in MLB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Byron Buxton is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best field in the game for righty batting average.. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Extreme groundball batters like Byron Buxton tend to be more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Mitch Keller.

When estimating his home run talent, Jack Suwinski ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best venue in baseball for lefty batting average.. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-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 worst among all the teams in action today.

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.. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. As a switch-hitter who is stronger from the 0 side of the plate, Willi Castro will get to bat from his good side against Mitch Keller in today's game.

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.. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-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 weakest among every team on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Matt Wallner as the game's 9th-best home run hitter.. 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.. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Hitting from the opposite that Mitch Keller throws from, Matt Wallner will have the upper hand today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 6th-best field in the game for righty batting average.. 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).