Los Angeles @ New York picks

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) expects Sean Manaea to be on a bit of a short leash in today's game, projecting a maximum of 85 pitches.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. With 8 bats who hit from the other side in the opposing team's projected lineup, Sean Manaea will be in a tough position while lacking the platoon advantage in most plate appearances in today's matchup.. Among all starting pitchers, Sean Manaea's fastball spin rate of 2016 rpm ranks in the 1st percentile since the start of last season.. It may come as a surprise, but fastballs are typically a pitcher's least effective pitch. Sean Manaea has used his fastball a lot since the start of last season, though: 56.4% of the time, placing in the 100th percentile.

Pete Alonso projects as the 16th-best hitter in baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Pete Alonso is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. In the league, Citi Field's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games today at 84°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

As it relates to his home run talent, Jorge Soler ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Jorge Soler will hold the platoon advantage against Sean Manaea in today's game.. Jorge Soler hits many of his flyballs to center field (39% — 88th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's shallowest CF fences in today's game.. The New York Mets infield defense grades out as the 4th-worst out of all the teams on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Travis d'Arnaud in the 75th percentile as it relates to his home run ability.. In the league, Citi Field's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Travis d'Arnaud will hold the platoon advantage against Sean Manaea in today's game.. The New York Mets infield defense grades out as the 4th-worst out of all the teams on the slate today.

Mike Trout projects as the 7th-best home run hitter in the game, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Mike Trout is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.. In the league, Citi Field's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Mike Trout will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Sean Manaea in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jo Adell in the 96th percentile when assessing his home run skill.. Jo Adell has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (75% of the time), but he is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this game.. In the league, Citi Field's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Batting from the opposite that Sean Manaea throws from, Jo Adell will have an edge in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Taylor Ward in the 94th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent.. Taylor Ward is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this matchup.. In the league, Citi Field's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Batting from the opposite that Sean Manaea throws from, Taylor Ward will have the upper hand today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Francisco Lindor in the 94th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent.. Francisco Lindor is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. The switch-hitting Francisco Lindor will bat from his weak side (0) today against Carson Fulmer. Francisco Lindor pulls a lot of his flyballs (35.9% — 92nd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mark Vientos in the 81st percentile when estimating his home run talent.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the 5th-highest temperatures of all games today at 84°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Carson Fulmer will hold the platoon advantage over Mark Vientos in today's game.. Mark Vientos 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 baseball's shallowest CF fences today.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Zach Neto ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Zach Neto is projected to bat 1st in the batting order today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Zach Neto will have the handedness advantage against Sean Manaea in today's matchup.. Zach Neto pulls a lot of his flyballs (36% — 92nd percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.