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Kauffman Stadium
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Strikeouts Thrown

Noah Cameron u4.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+125)
Projection 4.2 (Under)
EV Model Rating
Nic Lentz projects as a Huge Hitters Umpire and is expected to be behind the plate today.. Projected catcher Luke Maile profiles as a weak pitch framer, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 92°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters.
Total RBIs

Bo Naylor o0.5 Total RBIs (+260)
Projection 0.5 (Over)
EV Model Rating
Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 92°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters.
Total RBIs

Jose Ramirez o0.5 Total RBIs (+135)
Projection 0.7 (Over)
EV Model Rating
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Ramirez in the 96th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability.. Jose Ramirez is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 92°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters.
Total RBIs

Angel Martinez o0.5 Total RBIs (+195)
Projection 0.5 (Over)
EV Model Rating
Angel Martinez is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today, which would be an upgrade from his 65% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 92°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters.. The switch-hitting Angel Martinez will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his better side (0) today against Noah Cameron.
Total RBIs

Bobby Witt Jr. o0.5 Total RBIs (+130)
Projection 0.7 (Over)
EV Model Rating
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bobby Witt Jr. as the 5th-best batter in the majors when it comes to his batting average skill.. Bobby Witt Jr. is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in today's game.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 92°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters.
Outs Recorded

Noah Cameron u17.5 Outs Recorded (+115)
Projection 15.4 (Under)
EV Model Rating
Nic Lentz projects as a Huge Hitters Umpire and is expected to be behind the plate today.. Projected catcher Luke Maile profiles as a weak pitch framer, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The #1 park in the majors for boosting walks, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 92°.
Hits, Runs, and RBIs

Bo Naylor o0.5 Hits, Runs, and RBIs (-175)
Projection 1.8 (Over)
EV Model Rating
Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 92°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters.
Hits, Runs, and RBIs

Austin Hedges o0.5 Hits, Runs, and RBIs (-135)
Projection 1.3 (Over)
EV Model Rating
Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 92°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters.. Austin Hedges will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Noah Cameron in today's matchup.
Hits, Runs, and RBIs

Gabriel Arias o1.5 Hits, Runs, and RBIs (+125)
Projection 1.8 (Over)
EV Model Rating
Gabriel Arias's BABIP ability is projected in the 82nd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of the day at 92°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters.. Gabriel Arias will have the handedness advantage against Noah Cameron in today's matchup.
Outs Recorded

Joey Cantillo u14.5 Outs Recorded (+120)
Projection 14.2 (Under)
EV Model Rating
Considering both his underlying tendencies and the matchup, Joey Cantillo is projected to throw 84 pitches today by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) system, which is the 14th-least on the slate today.. The Kansas City Royals have been the 6th-unluckiest offense in the majors this year, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), and are likely to perform better the rest of the season. Nic Lentz projects as a Huge Hitters Umpire and is expected to be behind the plate today.. The #1 park in the majors for boosting walks, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium.. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.