Nicky Lopez Total Hits Props • Kansas City
Chase Field ranks as the #2 venue in the game for left-handed BABIP, according to THE BAT projection system. Chase Field sits at the 2nd-highest altitude among all parks. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The Chase Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 20° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate — favorable for offense. Nicky Lopez will have the handedness advantage over Zac Gallen today. Nicky Lopez has been unlucky with his batting average since the start of last season; his .224 figure is quite a bit lower than his .268 Expected Batting Average (based on THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data).