Corbin Burnes has been on top of his game, allowing five combined earned runs across his last five starts (31 1/3 IP). Pittsburgh’s anemic offense ranks second-last in both wOBA (.289) and wRC+ (79) against right-handed pitching. Failing to score runs makes it hard to win baseball games, so, unsurprisingly, the Pirates have one lonely win in their last 12 road games. They’re just 6-20 away from PNC Park this season.
Among all major league stadiums, Chase Field's CF fences are the 3rd-deepest. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense projects as the 4th-best among all the teams in action today.
The switch-hitting Ketel Marte will bat from his worse side (0) today against Michael Burrows Ketel Marte pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36.2% — 92nd percentile) and will be challenged by baseball's 3rd-deepest RF fences today. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense projects as the 4th-best among all the teams in action today. Ketel Marte's average exit velocity has decreased this year; his 94-mph mark last season has fallen off to 91.4-mph. Ketel Marte's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has decreased from last year to this one, decreasing from 43.5% to 32.3%.
Gabriel Moreno's batting average ability is projected to be in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Chase Field grades out as the #2 venue in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 11° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense. Extreme flyball batters like Gabriel Moreno usually hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Michael Burrows.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Oneil Cruz in the 95th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Oneil Cruz is projected to bat 1st in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Chase Field as the 2nd-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 11° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense.
Bryan Reynolds's BABIP ability is projected in the 92nd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Bryan Reynolds is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Chase Field as the 2nd-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 11° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense.
Joey Bart's BABIP ability is projected in the 75th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Joey Bart is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this matchup. Chase Field grades out as the #2 venue in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 11° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the 89th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Chase Field grades out as the #2 venue in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 11° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense. Based on Statcast data, Isiah Kiner-Falefa grades out in the 82nd percentile via the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average this year at .277.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ke'Bryan Hayes in the 76th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Chase Field grades out as the #2 venue in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 11° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense. Ke'Bryan Hayes has seen a big increase in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 91.1-mph average to last season's 88.7-mph EV.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew McCutchen in the 87th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Andrew McCutchen is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Chase Field grades out as the #2 venue in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 11° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in the 91st percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Chase Field grades out as the #2 venue in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 11° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Horwitz in the 83rd percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Spencer Horwitz is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Chase Field as the 2nd-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 11° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense.
Chase Field grades out as the #2 venue in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 11° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Tommy Pham's true offensive talent to be a .304, implying that he has had some very poor luck this year given the .072 difference between that mark and his actual .232 wOBA.
The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Chase Field as the 2nd-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 11° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense. Adam Frazier will hold the platoon advantage against Corbin Burnes in today's game. Adam Frazier is likely to have an edge against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the Arizona Diamondbacks only has 1 same-handed RP.
Alexander Canario is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this game. Chase Field grades out as the #2 venue in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 11° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense. Alexander Canario has gotten much quicker this year, improving from last year's 27.18 ft/sec to 27.93 ft/sec now (according to Statcast's Sprint Speed metric).
Geraldo Perdomo is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Chase Field as the 2nd-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 11° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Geraldo Perdomo will hold that advantage today.
The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Chase Field as the 2nd-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 11° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense. Batting from the opposite that Michael Burrows throws from, Alek Thomas will have the upper hand today. Extreme groundball hitters like Alek Thomas generally hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Michael Burrows.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jordan Lawlar in the 83rd percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Chase Field grades out as the #2 venue in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 11° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats across the board, and Jordan Lawlar will hold that advantage today.
When estimating his overall offensive talent, Eugenio Suarez ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Eugenio Suarez is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Chase Field grades out as the #2 venue in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 11° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Pavin Smith in the 79th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Chase Field as the 2nd-best ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof figures to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 11° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense. Batting from the opposite that Michael Burrows throws from, Pavin Smith will have an advantage in today's game.
Henry Davis has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.
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