Milwaukee @ Los Angeles picks

The Milwaukee Brewers are sending out right-hander Quinn Priester to start the first game back from the All-Star Break. Although the 24-year-old posted an impressive 3.55 ERA and 3.73 xERA across 17 appearances, this is a tough ask for him on the road at Dodger Stadium. The former first-round pick doesn’t make batters miss with a high rate of frequency (18.8% K rate), so Ohtani should be able to put the ball into play and make some noise.

Tyler Glasnow returned to the rotation on the 9th this month and threw five innings of two-hit baseball vs. the Brewers, whom he will see again tonight — this time on his home mound. He threw 85 pitches in that game and might be able to get deeper in his second start since missing two months due to shoulder inflammation. He looked great before the break, and the extra rest is nothing but good for him. He could get up to 90 pitches today and hopefully shook off the rust of his command as his three walks drove up his pitch count in his return. THE BAT is projecting 17.13 outs for the stud starter, who is one of the better arms in baseball when he is healthy. 

Milwaukee's offense caught on fire before the break, leading the majors in BA (.285) while averaging 6.28 runs per game over the last 30 days. Meanwhile, the Dodgers lead the majors in OPS at home (.832) and they plate a run in the first inning in 40% of their contests in L.A. Brewers starter Quinn Priester has struggled in the opening frame, pitching to a 4.38 ERA with an OBA of .306. The brisk 10 mph wind blowing towards the outfield, gives me even more faith in these offenses tonight.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Bauers in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his home run ability.. Dodger Stadium profiles as the #1 venue in the league for LHB home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height in the league.. Hitting from the opposite that Tyler Glasnow throws from, Jake Bauers will have an advantage in today's matchup.. Hitters such as Jake Bauers with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Tyler Glasnow who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Chourio in the 93rd percentile when assessing his batting average talent.. Jackson Chourio is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game.. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #1 park in the league for right-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height in the league.. Jackson Chourio hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39% — 88th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

Dodger Stadium profiles as the #1 venue in the league for LHB home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The 9th-shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks are found in Dodger Stadium.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height in the league.. Hitting from the opposite that Quinn Priester throws from, Michael Conforto will have an advantage today.. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats across the board, and Michael Conforto will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Yelich as the 15th-best batter in Major League Baseball when estimating his BABIP talent.. Christian Yelich is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this game.. Dodger Stadium profiles as the #1 venue in the league for LHB home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The 9th-shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks are found in Dodger Stadium.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height in the league.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects William Contreras in the 95th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill.. William Contreras is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup.. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #1 park in the league for right-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height in the league.. William Contreras hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.1% — 98th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Teoscar Hernandez in the 97th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent.. Teoscar Hernandez is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in today's game.. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #1 park in the league for right-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height in the league.. Teoscar Hernandez will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Andrew Vaughn ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Andrew Vaughn is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this game.. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #1 park in the league for right-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The 9th-shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks are found in Dodger Stadium.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height in the league.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Andy Pages ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #1 park in the league for right-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The 9th-shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks are found in Dodger Stadium.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height in the league.. Batters such as Andy Pages with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Quinn Priester who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Shohei Ohtani ranks as the 2nd-best batter in the majors.. Shohei Ohtani is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this game.. Dodger Stadium profiles as the #1 venue in the league for LHB home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The 9th-shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks are found in Dodger Stadium.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height in the league.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mookie Betts in the 95th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill.. Mookie Betts is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in today's game.. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #1 park in the league for right-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-lowest average fence height in the league.. Mookie Betts hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.8% — 96th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.