Cincinnati @ New York Picks & Props

TJ Friedl is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in today's game. The shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums are found in Citi Field. The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. TJ Friedl will probably have the upper hand against every reliever for the duration of the game, since the bullpen of the New York Mets only has 1 same-handed RP.

The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that David Peterson throws from, Connor Joe will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Connor Joe hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 82nd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Connor Joe's average exit velocity has risen significantly from last season to this one, averaging 89-mph now compared to just 85.3-mph then.

The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Brett Baty has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.7%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards the game's 4th-shallowest LF fences today. Extreme groundball hitters like Brett Baty generally hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Andrew Abbott. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense grades out as the 5th-weakest out of all the teams today.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Juan Soto ranks as the 3rd-best hitter in baseball. Juan Soto is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card today. The shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums are found in Citi Field. The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters.

Spencer Steer is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in today's game. The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Spencer Steer will hold the platoon advantage against David Peterson in today's game. Spencer Steer pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36.5% — 94th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 4th-shallowest LF fences today.

The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Ronny Mauricio pulls many of his flyballs (35% — 89th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense grades out as the 5th-weakest out of all the teams today. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Ronny Mauricio will hold that advantage today.

The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Batting from the opposite that David Peterson throws from, Noelvi Marte will have an edge today. Noelvi Marte hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 82nd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Noelvi Marte has seen a big increase in his exit velocity on flyballs lately; just compare his 103.1-mph average in the last 14 days to his seasonal figure of 93.3-mph.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt McLain in the 88th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Matt McLain is penciled in 2nd in the lineup today. The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that David Peterson throws from, Matt McLain will have an advantage in today's matchup.

Austin Hays is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this game. The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Batting from the opposite that David Peterson throws from, Austin Hays will have an edge in today's matchup. Austin Hays pulls many of his flyballs (33.9% — 81st percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Francisco Lindor ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Francisco Lindor is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. The switch-hitting Francisco Lindor will get to bat from his strong side (0) today against Andrew Abbott.

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 ability. Elly De La Cruz is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums are found in Citi Field. The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson in the 90th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. The shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums are found in Citi Field. The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Batting from the opposite that David Peterson throws from, Tyler Stephenson will have the upper hand today.

The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Jose Trevino will have the handedness advantage over David Peterson today. Jose Trevino pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.4% — 84th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

The shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums are found in Citi Field. The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Santiago Espinal will have the handedness advantage over David Peterson today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luisangel Acuna in the 85th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Luisangel Acuna will hold the platoon advantage over Andrew Abbott today. Luisangel Acuna hits many of his flyballs to center field (41.3% — 100th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's shallowest CF fences today.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Pete Alonso ranks as the 15th-best hitter in the game. Pete Alonso is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this matchup. The shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums are found in Citi Field. The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Brandon Nimmo ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Brandon Nimmo is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in today's game. The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Brandon Nimmo has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.8%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the game's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

Jeff McNeil is projected to bat 5th in the batting order today. The shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums are found in Citi Field. The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense grades out as the 5th-weakest out of all the teams today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Torrens in the 80th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Luis Torrens will have the handedness advantage against Andrew Abbott in today's game. Luis Torrens hits many of his flyballs to center field (39% — 88th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's shallowest CF fences today.

Mark Vientos is penciled in 4th in the batting order today. The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Mark Vientos will have the handedness advantage against Andrew Abbott today. Mark Vientos hits many of his flyballs to center field (40% — 98th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's shallowest CF fences today.

The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Batting from the opposite that Andrew Abbott throws from, Tyrone Taylor will have an advantage in today's game. Tyrone Taylor pulls many of his flyballs (34% — 82nd percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 4th-shallowest LF fences today. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense grades out as the 5th-weakest out of all the teams today.

The shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums are found in Citi Field. The weather forecast predicts the 4th-best hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Hayden Senger will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andrew Abbott in today's game. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense grades out as the 5th-weakest out of all the teams today.