Cincinnati @ Athletics Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt McLain in the 90th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. The #9 field in the game for boosting base hits to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Matt McLain has made notable strides with his Barrel% in recent games, upping his 7.2% seasonal rate to 15.8% in the past two weeks' worth of games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gavin Lux in the 87th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Gavin Lux is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 9th-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB BABIP. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 9th-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB BABIP. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Because of Brady Singer's large platoon split, JJ Bleday will have a big advantage batting from the opposite side of the dish in today's game. The Cincinnati Reds have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so JJ Bleday stands a good chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the 2nd-best hitter in MLB as it relates to his BABIP skill. Elly De La Cruz is penciled in 3rd in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 9th-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB BABIP. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

The #9 field in the game for boosting base hits to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Extreme flyball hitters like Spencer Steer tend to perform better against extreme groundball pitchers like J.T. Ginn.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lawrence Butler in the 76th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Lawrence Butler is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 9th-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB BABIP. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

Darell Hernaiz's batting average ability is projected to be in the 85th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #9 field in the game for boosting base hits to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Darell Hernaiz will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats.

Austin Hays is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this game. The #9 field in the game for boosting base hits to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Austin Hays has been hot recently, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 89.4-mph to 91.9-mph in the past two weeks' worth of games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Wilson as the 16th-best batter in MLB when it comes to his batting average ability. Jacob Wilson is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. The #9 field in the game for boosting base hits to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson in the 89th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Tyler Stephenson is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The #9 field in the game for boosting base hits to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Tyler Soderstrom ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 9th-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB BABIP. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Given Brady Singer's large platoon split, Tyler Soderstrom will have a colossal advantage batting from the opposite side of the dish in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 9th-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB BABIP. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Given J.T. Ginn's large platoon split, Will Benson will have a massive advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish in today's matchup. Will Benson has seen a big gain in his exit velocity on flyballs this season; just compare his 98.4-mph average to last year's 93.4-mph EV.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ke'Bryan Hayes in the 76th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. The #9 field in the game for boosting base hits to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Ke'Bryan Hayes's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased from last year to this one, going from 7.5% to 11.7%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Noelvi Marte in the 75th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. Noelvi Marte is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 59% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. The #9 field in the game for boosting base hits to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Brent Rooker ranks as the 15th-best hitter in the game. Brent Rooker is penciled in 4th in the lineup today. The #9 field in the game for boosting base hits to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

TJ Friedl is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 9th-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB BABIP. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. TJ Friedl will hold the platoon advantage against J.T. Ginn in today's game... and even better, Ginn has a large platoon split.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Shea Langeliers ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Shea Langeliers is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. The #9 field in the game for boosting base hits to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Zack Gelof in the 82nd percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. The #9 field in the game for boosting base hits to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats across the board, and Zack Gelof will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nicholas Kurtz in the 96th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Nicholas Kurtz is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 9th-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB BABIP. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 9th-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB BABIP. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Given Brady Singer's large platoon split, Carlos Cortes will have a gigantic advantage batting from the opposite side of the plate in today's matchup. The Cincinnati Reds have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Carlos Cortes has a strong chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.