San Diego @ Arizona picks

Carroll has been solid in the second half, hitting .293 with a .907 OPS, including 10 extra-base hits. He's also scored nine runs and driven in eight more. Tonight, he has a great matchup against Yu Darvish. The Padres' veteran right-hander is still searching for his good stuff, and Carroll owns him. Carroll is 8-for-15 with two doubles and two dingers in his career vs. Darvish. 

Considering both his underlying tendencies and the matchup, Yu Darvish is projected to throw 84 pitches in today's game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) system, which is the 11th-least of the day.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Chase Field as the 8th-worst stadium in Major League Baseball for strikeouts.. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to better offense.. The weather forecast forecasts the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. The Arizona Diamondbacks have 6 hitters in the projected batting order that will hold the platoon advantage over Yu Darvish today.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Fernando Tatis Jr. ranks as the 9th-best batter in the game.. Fernando Tatis Jr. is penciled in 1st on the lineup card today.. The #2 venue in the majors for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field.. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to better offense.. The weather forecast forecasts the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Locklear in the 78th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent.. Tyler Locklear is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this game.. The #2 venue in the majors for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field.. The weather forecast forecasts the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats in all categories, and Tyler Locklear will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 96th percentile when estimating his batting average talent.. Xander Bogaerts is projected to bat 5th in the batting order today.. The #2 venue in the majors for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field.. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to better offense.. The weather forecast forecasts the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Adrian Del Castillo is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game.. Chase Field grades out as the #2 ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The weather forecast forecasts the 2nd-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. Hitting from the opposite that Yu Darvish throws from, Adrian Del Castillo will have an advantage today.. Adrian Del Castillo will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Ketel Marte projects as the 11th-best hitter in Major League Baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Ketel Marte is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. Chase Field grades out as the #2 ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to better offense.. The weather forecast forecasts the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Ramon Laureano's BABIP skill is projected in the 82nd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. The #2 venue in the majors for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field.. The weather forecast forecasts the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.. Ramon Laureano has made substantial gains with his Barrel% in recent games, upping his 12% seasonal rate to 21.6% in the last two weeks' worth of games.. Ramon Laureano has been hot lately, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 89.2-mph to 94-mph over the last 14 days.

Jackson Merrill's batting average talent is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jackson Merrill is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. Chase Field grades out as the #2 ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to better offense.. The weather forecast forecasts the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 95th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability.. Manny Machado is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this game.. The #2 venue in the majors for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field.. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to better offense.. The weather forecast forecasts the 4th-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Corbin Carroll ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Corbin Carroll is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game.. Chase Field grades out as the #2 ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to better offense.. The weather forecast forecasts the 3rd-most favorable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.