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Jake Irvin will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bobby Witt Jr. in today's game. In today's matchup, Bobby Witt Jr. is at a disadvantage facing the league's deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the opposite field at a 34.7% rate (83rd percentile). Over the past week, Bobby Witt Jr.'s 15.4% rate of hitting balls at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 47.6%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects James Wood as the best hitter in MLB when estimating his BABIP skill. James Wood is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this game. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #7 park in the game for LHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 84°.

Jake Irvin will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Maikel Garcia today. Maikel Garcia has an 89th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.6%) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of the game's deepest RF fences today. In the last week, Maikel Garcia's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 5.6% down to 0%. Maikel Garcia's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has decreased in recent games, decreasing from 15.5% on the season to 0% over the last 7 days. Despite posting a .361 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Maikel Garcia has experienced some positive variance given the .041 deviation between that figure and his estimated true talent wOBA of .320.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Vinnie Pasquantino in the 9th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. Vinnie Pasquantino pulls many of his flyballs (35.8% — 91st percentile) and will have to hit them out towards the game's deepest RF fences today. Vinnie Pasquantino has taken a step back with his Barrel% recently; his 8.8% seasonal rate has dropped off to 0% in the last 7 days. Vinnie Pasquantino's exit velocity on flyballs has decreased in recent games; his 92.7-mph seasonal mark has lowered to 85.4-mph in the last week. Vinnie Pasquantino's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has decreased in recent games, falling from 42% on the season to 30.8% over the past 14 days.

Nathaniel Lowe is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #7 park in the game for LHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 84°. Nathaniel Lowe will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Seth Lugo in today's matchup.

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #7 park in the game for LHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 84°. As a switch-hitter who is stronger from the 0 side of the plate, Drew Millas will have the advantage of batting from from his good side against Seth Lugo today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Young in the 85th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for righty BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 84°. Jacob Young has seen a significant increase in his exit velocity on flyballs this season; just compare his 86.9-mph average to last year's 84.9-mph average.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects CJ Abrams in the 77th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. CJ Abrams is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #7 park in the game for LHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 84°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for righty BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 84°. Riley Adams has seen a substantial improvement in his exit velocity of late; just compare his 93.4-mph average in the last week to his seasonal 90.9-mph average. Riley Adams's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved recently, increasing from 14.3% on the season to 33.3% in the last week's worth of games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Robert Hassell III in the 88th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #7 park in the game for LHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 84°. Robert Hassell III will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Seth Lugo in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Daylen Lile in the 78th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #7 park in the game for LHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 84°. Hitting from the opposite that Seth Lugo throws from, Daylen Lile will have an edge today.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Josh Bell ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Josh Bell is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #7 park in the game for LHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 84°.

Brady House's BABIP skill is projected in the 94th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for righty BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 84°. In the past week, Brady House's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 5.1% up to 11.8%.

Luis Garcia Jr. hits many of his flyballs to center field (40.5% — 99th percentile) and will have to hit them out towards baseball's 4th-deepest CF fences in today's matchup. Luis Garcia Jr. will be at a disadvantage playing on the road today. Luis Garcia Jr. has struggled with his Barrel% recently; his 8.6% seasonal rate has fallen to 0% in the last two weeks' worth of games. Luis Garcia Jr.'s exit velocity on flyballs has dropped off recently; his 92.8-mph seasonal average has fallen to 86.5-mph over the past two weeks. Over the past two weeks, Luis Garcia Jr.'s average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls (4°) has significantly dropped compared to his seasonal mark of 12.8°.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Jonathan India ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for righty BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 84°. The Washington Nationals outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest among all the teams playing today.

Mike Yastrzemski is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this game. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #7 park in the game for LHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 84°. Mike Yastrzemski will hold the platoon advantage over Jake Irvin in today's matchup.

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #7 park in the game for LHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 84°. Hitting from the opposite that Jake Irvin throws from, Kyle Isbel will have an edge in today's matchup. The Washington Nationals outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest among all the teams playing today.

Paul DeJong is projected to bat 4th in the batting order today, which would be an upgrade from his 69% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for righty BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 84°. Paul DeJong has made notable strides with his Barrel% in recent games, upping his 8.9% seasonal rate to 16% over the last 14 days.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Salvador Perez ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Salvador Perez is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for righty BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 84°.

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #7 park in the game for LHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 84°. Batting from the opposite that Jake Irvin throws from, Adam Frazier will have the upper hand today. The Washington Nationals outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest among all the teams playing today.

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #7 park in the game for LHB base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 84°. Batting from the opposite that Jake Irvin throws from, John Rave will have an edge today. The Washington Nationals outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest among all the teams playing today.