San Diego @ Los Angeles picks

Blake Snell is one of baseball’s best pitchers when he’s on his game. The two-time Cy Young Award winner’s performance can be mercurial, however, so it was unclear what shape he’d be in after four months on the shelf due to left shoulder inflammation. On the flip side, Dylan Cease has allowed just five hits and two earned runs with 16 strikeouts in his last two starts (11 IP). He’s vastly underperformed his 3.38 xERA, so that 4.52 ERA should continue to drop to close out the regular season. Both are pitching wizards — Cease ranks 115 in Stuff+, while Snell isn’t far behind at 112, both of which are elite numbers.

Ohtani continues to do it all for the Dodgers. He’s tied with Schwarber for the NL lead in home runs with 43, and he’ll be excited for tonight’s matchup. The Dodgers continue a huge series with the Padres, and it’s Dylan Cease on the bump for the visitors. The Japanese superstar has made Cease’s life a nightmare in the past. He’s 9-for-25 lifetime with two doubles, three long balls, and 10 RBIs. Ohtani also happens to have four home runs in his last six contests, going deep in four consecutive games recently.
Cease is having a rough campaign with a 4.52 ERA and has given up 17 bombs in 24 starts. Eight of those have come on the road, where his ERA sits at 5.52. Twenty-five of Ohtani’s homers are at home and 33 are against righties.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Iglesias in the 88th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill.. The #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for boosting batting average to RHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 5th-best of the day for hitters.. Batting from the opposite that Blake Snell throws from, Jose Iglesias will have an edge in today's game.. Among every team playing today, the 2nd-weakest outfield defense is that of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 95th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability.. Xander Bogaerts is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the best field in baseball for right-handed home runs.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-shortest fence height (on average) among all major league stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 5th-best of the day for hitters.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Will Smith ranks as the 20th-best batter in the majors.. Will Smith is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the best field in baseball for right-handed home runs.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-shortest fence height (on average) among all major league stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 5th-best of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Teoscar Hernandez in the 97th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability.. Teoscar Hernandez is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the best field in baseball for right-handed home runs.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-shortest fence height (on average) among all major league stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 5th-best of the day for hitters.

Fernando Tatis Jr. projects as the 8th-best hitter in baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Fernando Tatis Jr. is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the best field in baseball for right-handed home runs.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-shortest fence height (on average) among all major league stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 5th-best of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Merrill in the 96th percentile when assessing his batting average skill.. Jackson Merrill is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. The #1 field in baseball for boosting home runs to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Dodger Stadium.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-shortest fence height (on average) among all major league stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 5th-best of the day for hitters.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Ramon Laureano ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the best field in baseball for right-handed home runs.. In MLB, Dodger Stadium's centerfield fences are the 9th-shallowest.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-shortest fence height (on average) among all major league stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.4-mph in this contest, the 5th-best of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andy Pages in the 85th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the best field in baseball for right-handed home runs.. In MLB, Dodger Stadium's centerfield fences are the 9th-shallowest.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-shortest fence height (on average) among all major league stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 5th-best of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 95th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent.. Manny Machado is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the best field in baseball for right-handed home runs.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-shortest fence height (on average) among all major league stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 5th-best of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mookie Betts in the 94th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability.. Mookie Betts is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the best field in baseball for right-handed home runs.. Dodger Stadium has the 2nd-shortest fence height (on average) among all major league stadiums.. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 5th-best of the day for hitters.