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American Family Field has the shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Matt Shaw has made substantial gains with his Barrel% lately, upping his 6.9% seasonal rate to 12.5% in the last two weeks. Matt Shaw has seen a big improvement in his exit velocity in recent games; just compare his 90.5-mph average in the last two weeks to his seasonal 84.6-mph average.

American Family Field has the shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Carson Kelly's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased from last season to this one, rising from 13.7% to 16.7%. As it relates to plate discipline, Carson Kelly's talent is quite impressive, sporting a 1.76 K/BB rate this year while placing in in the 79th percentile.

American Family Field has the shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The switch-hitting Blake Perkins will get to bat from his strong side (0) today against Matthew Boyd. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Blake Perkins will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 86th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Dansby Swanson hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.5% — 99th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 8th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. There has been a significant improvement in Dansby Swanson's launch angle from last year's 10.2° to 13.6° this season.

When it comes to his batting average ability, Nico Hoerner is projected as the 14th-best batter in the league by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Nico Hoerner has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (74% of the time), but he is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. American Family Field has the shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Seiya Suzuki ranks as the 18th-best hitter in the league. Seiya Suzuki is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Seiya Suzuki hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.7% — 99th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 8th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Pete Crow-Armstrong in the 82nd percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Pete Crow-Armstrong will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Freddy Peralta in today's game. The Barrel% of Pete Crow-Armstrong has significantly improved, with an increase from 8% last year to 13.2% this season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ian Happ in the 91st percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Ian Happ is projected to bat 5th in the lineup today. American Family Field has the shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brice Turang in the 94th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. Brice Turang is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Brice Turang hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 90th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 8th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, William Contreras ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). William Contreras is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, William Contreras will have the upper hand today.

Sal Frelick's batting average skill is projected to be in the 87th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Sal Frelick hits many of his flyballs to center field (38% — 77th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the league's 8th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics across the board, and Sal Frelick will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Kyle Tucker projects as the 10th-best batter in baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kyle Tucker is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Kyle Tucker will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Freddy Peralta in today's game.

Andrew Vaughn's batting average skill is projected to be in the 89th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Andrew Vaughn is penciled in 5th on the lineup card today. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Andrew Vaughn will have an edge in today's matchup.

American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Caleb Durbin will have an advantage in today's matchup. Caleb Durbin hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 92nd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 8th-shallowest CF fences today. Caleb Durbin will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.

American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats across the board, and Jake Bauers will hold that advantage in today's game. Jake Bauers has seen a significant gain in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 91.7-mph average to last year's 89.4-mph mark. Jake Bauers has compiled a .338 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) this year, placing in the 83rd percentile for offensive ability according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Isaac Collins is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this game. American Family Field has the shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). As a switch-hitter who bats better from the 0 side of the dish, Isaac Collins will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side against Matthew Boyd in this game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Chourio in the 96th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Jackson Chourio is penciled in 1st on the lineup card today. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Jackson Chourio will have the upper hand today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Yelich as the 10th-best batter in the league when assessing his BABIP skill. Christian Yelich is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this matchup. American Family Field has the shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Michael Busch ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Michael Busch is penciled in 1st on the lineup card today. American Family Field sits at the 8th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Michael Busch will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Freddy Peralta in today's game.