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Nicholas Kurtz has an 85th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35%) but may find it hard to clear the game's 6th-deepest LF fences today. The Arizona Diamondbacks outfield defense grades out as the best among every team today. Despite posting a .431 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Nicholas Kurtz has been very fortunate given the .084 gap between that figure and his estimated true talent wOBA of .347.

Geraldo Perdomo is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card today. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest among every team today. Geraldo Perdomo has seen a notable improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs this season; just compare his 90.9-mph average to last year's 88.1-mph average.

The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. Batting from the opposite that Jacob Lopez throws from, James McCann will have an edge in today's matchup. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest among every team today. James McCann has seen a sizeable gain in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 91.4-mph average to last year's 86.9-mph figure.

Anthony DeSclafani will hold the platoon advantage over Brent Rooker in today's game. Brent Rooker pulls many of his flyballs (33.7% — 80th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards the league's 6th-deepest LF fences in today's game. The Arizona Diamondbacks outfield defense grades out as the best among every team today. Brent Rooker's average exit velocity has dropped off of late; his 91-mph seasonal figure has dropped to 86.2-mph in the past two weeks' worth of games.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Lawrence Butler ranks in the 75th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Lawrence Butler is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Anthony DeSclafani throws from, Lawrence Butler will have an edge in today's game.

The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest among every team today. Adrian Del Castillo is an extreme flyball batter and matches up with the weak outfield defense of Sacramento (#3-worst on the slate). Over the last two weeks, Adrian Del Castillo has posted a 22.8° launch angle, lifting the ball well and indicating strong home run potential.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in the 91st percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. Batting from the opposite that Jacob Lopez throws from, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will have an advantage in today's game.

The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. Extreme flyball batters like Jose Herrera are generally more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Jacob Lopez. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest among every team today.

In today's matchup, Ketel Marte is at a disadvantage facing the league's 6th-deepest LF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the pull field at a 36% rate (92nd percentile). Playing on the road typically reduces batter stats in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Ketel Marte today. Ketel Marte has struggled with his Barrel% of late; his 15.7% seasonal rate has lowered to 0% in the past week. Ketel Marte's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has fallen off of late, going from 15.2% on the season to 0% in the past 7 days. Ketel Marte has experienced some positive variance in regards to his batting average this year; his .287 figure is considerably higher than his .264 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. Extreme groundball hitters like Alek Thomas tend to perform better against extreme flyball pitchers like Jacob Lopez. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest among every team today. Alek Thomas has hit 45.1% of his balls in the air at least 100 mph this year, grading out in the 87th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Soderstrom in the 83rd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Tyler Soderstrom is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this game. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. Batting from the opposite that Anthony DeSclafani throws from, Tyler Soderstrom will have an edge today.

Darell Hernaiz's batting average talent is projected to be in the 84th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. Darell Hernaiz will hold the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.231) suggests that Darell Hernaiz has been unlucky since the start of last season with his .205 actual batting average.

The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest among every team today.

The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Anthony DeSclafani throws from, Carlos Cortes will have an edge in today's matchup. Carlos Cortes will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Corbin Carroll ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Corbin Carroll is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest among every team today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Blaze Alexander in the 94th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. Blaze Alexander will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jacob Lopez in today's matchup. Extreme groundball bats like Blaze Alexander are generally more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Jacob Lopez.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Shea Langeliers ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Shea Langeliers is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in today's game. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Shea Langeliers will hold that advantage in today's game.

The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Luis Urias will hold that advantage today. Luis Urias's launch angle recently (20.8° in the past two weeks' worth of games) is a significant increase over his 14.1° seasonal figure. As it relates to plate discipline, Luis Urias's skill is quite strong, posting a 1.39 K/BB rate this year while grading out in in the 91st percentile.

The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest among every team today. Tristin English has been hot recently, compiling a 92.7-mph average exit velocity in the past week.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gio Urshela in the 81st percentile when estimating his batting average skill. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for bats. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Gio Urshela will hold that advantage today. Gio Urshela has seen a substantial gain in his exit velocity on flyballs of late; just compare his 96.3-mph average in the past two weeks to his seasonal average of 91.7-mph.

Austin Wynns has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.