Cincinnati @ Arizona Picks & Props

Dry weather has a small but significant link with less offense (and more strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the lowest humidity on the slate today at 34%. Hitting from the same side that Zac Gallen throws from, Noelvi Marte will be in a tough position in today's game. Noelvi Marte hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 79th percentile) and will be challenged by the game's 3rd-deepest CF fences in today's matchup. The Arizona Diamondbacks outfield defense grades out as the strongest among all the teams in action today. Noelvi Marte will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's game.

Dry weather has a small but significant link with less offense (and more strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the lowest humidity on the slate today at 34%. Batting from the same side that Zac Gallen throws from, Miguel Andujar will have a tough matchup in today's game. Today, Miguel Andujar is at a disadvantage facing the league's 3rd-deepest CF center field fences given that he hits his flyballs towards center field at a 39.1% rate (90th percentile). The Arizona Diamondbacks outfield defense grades out as the strongest among all the teams in action today. Miguel Andujar will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake McCarthy in the 80th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Chase Field projects as the #2 ballpark in MLB for lefty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. Considering Brady Singer's large platoon split, Jake McCarthy will have an enormous advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish in today's matchup. Jake McCarthy will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Blaze Alexander in the 93rd percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. The #2 venue in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Blaze Alexander will hold that advantage today. Blaze Alexander has made substantial gains with his Barrel%, bettering his 3.4% rate last season to 12.9% this season.

Ketel Marte projects as the 10th-best batter in MLB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Ketel Marte is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today. Chase Field projects as the #2 ballpark in MLB for lefty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Ketel Marte will hold that advantage in today's game.

Geraldo Perdomo is penciled in 1st in the lineup today. Chase Field projects as the #2 ballpark in MLB for lefty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Geraldo Perdomo will hold that advantage today. Geraldo Perdomo's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has gotten better from last season to this one, going from 13% to 19.8%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt McLain in the 88th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. The #2 venue in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. Despite posting a .282 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Matt McLain has had some very poor luck given the .039 gap between that figure and his estimated true talent wOBA of .321.

Chase Field projects as the #2 ballpark in MLB for lefty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. Because of Brady Singer's large platoon split, Alek Thomas will have a huge advantage batting from the opposite side of the dish in today's matchup. Alek Thomas will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats. Alek Thomas has made sizeable strides with his Barrel% of late, improving his 8.8% seasonal rate to 13.9% over the past 14 days.

The #2 venue in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and James McCann will hold that advantage in today's matchup. In comparison to his 86.9-mph average last year, James McCann's exit velocity has noticeably risen this season, now sitting at 91.7 mph. James McCann's footspeed has improved this season. His 25.15 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last season sits at 26.43 ft/sec now.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in the 90th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game. The #2 venue in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Chase Field projects as the #2 ballpark in MLB for lefty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. Given Brady Singer's large platoon split, Adrian Del Castillo will have a tremendous advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate today. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Adrian Del Castillo will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Adrian Del Castillo has made substantial strides with his Barrel% lately, upping his 3.9% seasonal rate to 9.5% in the past two weeks.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the 2nd-best batter in Major League Baseball when it comes to his BABIP skill. Elly De La Cruz is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. Chase Field projects as the #2 ballpark in MLB for lefty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. As a switch-hitter who bats better from the 0 side of the plate, Elly De La Cruz will have the advantage of batting from from his good side against Zac Gallen in today's matchup.

TJ Friedl is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in today's game. Chase Field projects as the #2 ballpark in MLB for lefty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. Hitting from the opposite that Zac Gallen throws from, TJ Friedl will have the upper hand today. With a 1.48 K/BB rate this year, TJ Friedl has shown favorable plate discipline, checking in at the 90th percentile.

Ke'Bryan Hayes's batting average ability is projected to be in the 78th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #2 venue in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. Ke'Bryan Hayes has been hot of late, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 89.8-mph to 91.9-mph over the past 7 days. Ke'Bryan Hayes's average launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls this season (5.7°) is significantly better than his 2.6° mark last year.

Austin Hays is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this game. The #2 venue in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. Austin Hays has seen a sizeable increase in his exit velocity on flyballs this season; just compare his 94.8-mph average to last season's 91.6-mph mark. Austin Hays has compiled a .321 BABIP this year, checking in at the 80th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gabriel Moreno in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Gabriel Moreno has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (89% of the time), but he is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game. The #2 venue in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Gabriel Moreno will hold that advantage in today's game.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Pavin Smith ranks in the 75th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Pavin Smith is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Chase Field projects as the #2 ballpark in MLB for lefty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. Because of Brady Singer's large platoon split, Pavin Smith will have a huge advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish in today's matchup.

The #2 venue in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. Spencer Steer has made substantial gains with his Barrel% lately, upping his 6.4% seasonal rate to 12.9% in the last two weeks. Last year, Spencer Steer had an average launch angle of 11.5° on his hardest-contacted balls, while this season it has significantly increased to 16.3°. Spencer Steer's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has gotten better recently, going from 16.5% on the season to 32.3% in the last 14 days.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gavin Lux in the 90th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Gavin Lux is penciled in 5th in the lineup today. Chase Field projects as the #2 ballpark in MLB for lefty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. Gavin Lux will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Zac Gallen in today's matchup.

The #2 venue in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. Jose Trevino's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased in recent games, increasing from 10.2% on the season to 31.3% over the past week.

The #2 venue in baseball for boosting batting average to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Corbin Carroll ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Corbin Carroll is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. Chase Field projects as the #2 ballpark in MLB for lefty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to higher offensive output. Given Brady Singer's large platoon split, Corbin Carroll will have a gigantic advantage batting from the opposite side of the dish in today's matchup.