Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh props

Tommy Pham is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 64% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed BABIP. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among every team in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the 2nd-best hitter in baseball when it comes to his BABIP talent. Elly De La Cruz is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. PNC Park grades out as the #5 field in baseball for LHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°.

TJ Friedl is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. PNC Park grades out as the #5 field in baseball for LHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°. Hitting from the opposite that Paul Skenes throws from, TJ Friedl will have an advantage in today's matchup.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Oneil Cruz ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Oneil Cruz is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this game. PNC Park grades out as the #5 field in baseball for LHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°.

Gavin Lux's BABIP talent is projected in the 88th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Gavin Lux is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in today's game. PNC Park grades out as the #5 field in baseball for LHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed BABIP. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°. Last year, Ke'Bryan Hayes had an average launch angle of 2.6° on his highest exit velocity balls, while this year it has significantly increased to 5.7°. Ke'Bryan Hayes has been unlucky this year, notching a .253 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .292 — a .039 discrepancy.

PNC Park grades out as the #5 field in baseball for LHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°. Jake Fraley will have the handedness advantage against Paul Skenes today. The Pittsburgh Pirates have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Jake Fraley has a strong chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game.

PNC Park grades out as the #5 field in baseball for LHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°. Jack Suwinski will hold the platoon advantage against Brady Singer in today's game... and even more favorably, Singer has a large platoon split. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among every team in action today.

Austin Hays is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed BABIP. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°. This season, Austin Hays has experienced a significant gain in his exit velocity on flyballs, now sitting at an average of 94.7 mph compared to last year's 91.6 mph mark.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Noelvi Marte in the 80th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed BABIP. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°. In the past week's worth of games, Noelvi Marte's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 8.8% up to 14.3%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan Reynolds in the 95th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Bryan Reynolds is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in today's game. PNC Park grades out as the #5 field in baseball for LHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson in the 91st percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed BABIP. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°. Tyler Stephenson has seen a big increase in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 97.6-mph average in the last week's worth of games to his seasonal 91.6-mph EV.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed BABIP. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among every team in action today. Jared Triolo will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the 86th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed BABIP. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among every team in action today.

Matt McLain's BABIP talent is projected in the 90th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Matt McLain is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed BABIP. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed BABIP. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among every team in action today. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics across the board, and Henry Davis will hold that advantage today.

Spencer Horwitz is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in today's game. PNC Park grades out as the #5 field in baseball for LHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°. Spencer Horwitz will hold the platoon advantage against Brady Singer in today's game... and even better, Singer has a large platoon split.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed BABIP. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Andrew McCutchen ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Andrew McCutchen is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed BABIP. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed BABIP. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of the day at 82°. Pittsburgh's 3rd-worst outfield defense of all teams on the slate today creates a favorable matchup for Spencer Steer, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs. Compared to his seasonal average of 18.1°, Spencer Steer has significantly improved his launch angle in recent games, posting a 27.5° angle in the last two weeks' worth of games.