Colorado @ Pittsburgh Picks & Props

PNC Park has the 7th-most fair ground in the league — generally bad for home runs. Tommy Pham's launch angle this year (7.5°) is considerably lower than his 10.7° mark last season. Compared to his seasonal angle of 7.5°, Tommy Pham has produced a noticeably lower launch angle (4.3°) in the past 14 days. As it relates to his wOBA and overall offense, Tommy Pham has experienced some positive variance this year. His .320 mark has been significantly inflated relative to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .302.

PNC Park has the 7th-most fair ground in the league — generally bad for home runs. As a switch-hitter who bats worse from the 0 side of the plate, Bryan Reynolds will bat from his weak side against Kyle Freeland in today's game. Bryan Reynolds has struggled with his Barrel% lately; his 10.4% seasonal rate has dropped off to 0% in the last 7 days. Bryan Reynolds has displayed weak plate discipline this year, grading out in the 20th percentile with a 3.74 K/BB rate.

PNC Park has the 7th-most fair ground in the league — generally bad for home runs. Michael Burrows will hold the platoon advantage over Tyler Freeman in today's matchup. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense grades out as the 5th-strongest among every team on the slate today. Tyler Freeman will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's matchup. Tyler Freeman's launch angle this season (8.3°) is significantly lower than his 12.9° angle last year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan Ritter in the 87th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. The #4 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which often leads to better offense. The weather report expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Ranking in the 92nd percentile for Sprint Speed at 29.11 ft/sec this year, Ryan Ritter is notably quick.

Warming Bernabel's batting average skill is projected to be in the 78th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Warming Bernabel is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today. The #4 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which often leads to better offense. The weather report expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jordan Beck in the 83rd percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Jordan Beck is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game. The #4 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which often leads to better offense. The weather report expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The #4 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which often leads to better offense. The weather report expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kyle Karros in the 91st percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. The #4 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which often leads to better offense. The weather report expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Over the last 7 days, Kyle Karros's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 3.7% up to 25%.

Hunter Goodman is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this game. The #4 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which often leads to better offense. The weather report expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Compared to last year, Hunter Goodman has improved his ability to hit the ball at a launch angle ideal for base hits, increasing his percentage of balls hit between -4° and 26° from 33.6% to 39.6% this season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brenton Doyle in the 82nd percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. The #4 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which often leads to better offense. The weather report expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). In the last 14 days, Brenton Doyle's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 93.4-mph over the course of the season to 96-mph in recent games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Joey Bart in the 87th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. The #4 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which often leads to better offense. The weather report expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Kyle Freeland throws from, Joey Bart will have the upper hand today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ezequiel Tovar in the 86th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Ezequiel Tovar is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game. The #4 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which often leads to better offense. The weather report expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, 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 in today's game. The #4 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which often leads to better offense. The weather report expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the 86th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. The #4 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which often leads to better offense. The weather report expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Kyle Freeland throws from, Isiah Kiner-Falefa will have an edge today.

Mickey Moniak has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (60% of the time), but he is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. PNC Park profiles as the #4 ballpark in baseball for LHB BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which often leads to better offense. The weather report expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Mickey Moniak will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Michael Burrows in today's game.

PNC Park profiles as the #4 ballpark in baseball for LHB BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which often leads to better offense. The weather report expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Yanquiel Fernandez will have the handedness advantage against Michael Burrows today. The Pittsburgh Pirates have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Yanquiel Fernandez has a strong chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game.

Jared Triolo's BABIP ability is projected in the 77th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Jared Triolo is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 98% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. The #4 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which often leads to better offense. The weather report expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The #4 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which often leads to better offense. The weather report expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Alexander Canario will hold the platoon advantage over Kyle Freeland today. Alexander Canario will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.

The #4 ballpark in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which often leads to better offense. The weather report expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Kyle Freeland throws from, Liover Peguero will have an edge in today's game. Liover Peguero will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.