Chicago @ Kansas City Picks & Props

Kauffman Stadium projects as the #5 park in the league for left-handed batting average, per THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weatherman calls for the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Michael Massey will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Dylan Cease in today's game. The Chicago White Sox have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Michael Massey stands a good chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game.

Kauffman Stadium projects as the #5 park in the league for left-handed batting average, per THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weatherman calls for the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Nick Pratto will hold the platoon advantage against Dylan Cease today. The Chicago White Sox have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Nick Pratto stands a good chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game.

Andrew Benintendi has an 89th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.6%) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's 4th-deepest LF fences in today's game. Andrew Benintendi will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today. Andrew Benintendi's exit velocity on flyballs has decreased this year; his 91.1-mph mark last year has decreased to 88-mph. Andrew Benintendi's average launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls this year (9.1°) is significantly lower than his 12.2° figure last year.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, MJ Melendez ranks in the 79th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. MJ Melendez is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #5 park in the league for left-handed batting average, per THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weatherman calls for the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weatherman calls for the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Kansas City Royals infield defense grades out as the worst of all teams on the slate. Lenyn Sosa has had some very poor luck with his wOBA since the start of last season; his .160 figure is deflated compared to his .192 Expected wOBA (based on THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data).

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weatherman calls for the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Kansas City Royals infield defense grades out as the worst of all teams on the slate. Within the past two weeks, Hanser Alberto has displayed a significant increase in his average launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls, clocking in at 22.4° compared to his seasonal angle of 15.5°.

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weatherman calls for the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Chicago White Sox outfield defense grades out as the 5th-worst of all teams on the slate today. Hunter Dozier will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

Estimating Vinnie Pasquantino's batting average ability, THE BAT X projects him in the 95th percentile. Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #5 park in the league for left-handed batting average, per THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weatherman calls for the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weatherman calls for the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Chicago White Sox outfield defense grades out as the 5th-worst of all teams on the slate today. Nate Eaton will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

When assessing his batting average skill, Edward Olivares is ranked in the 81st percentile by THE BAT X projects. Edward Olivares is projected to bat 5th in the lineup today. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weatherman calls for the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Gavin Sheets is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #5 park in the league for left-handed batting average, per THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weatherman calls for the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Gavin Sheets will have the handedness advantage against Jordan Lyles in today's matchup.

Maikel Garcia's BABIP ability is projected in the 77th percentile by THE BAT X assessment. This season, Maikel Garcia mostly batted in the later part of the batting order (86% of the time); however, for this matchup, he is expected to hit in the 4th spot. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weatherman calls for the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weatherman calls for the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Players such as Elvis Andrus, who excel at hitting flyballs, typically have greater success when facing pitchers like Jordan Lyles who specialize in producing groundballs. The Kansas City Royals infield defense grades out as the worst of all teams on the slate.

THE BAT X projects Salvador Perez in the 88th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Salvador Perez is penciled in 3rd in the batting order today. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weatherman calls for the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Yasmani Grandal is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #5 park in the league for left-handed batting average, per THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weatherman calls for the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Kansas City Royals infield defense grades out as the worst of all teams on the slate.

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weatherman calls for the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Kansas City Royals infield defense grades out as the worst of all teams on the slate. Lately, Seby Zavala' exit velocity on flyballs has notably gaind, as markidenced by his average of 101.3-mph in the last 7 days, compared to his seasonal average of 94.3-mph.

Tim Anderson has gone over 1.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Andrew Vaughn has gone over 1.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Bobby Witt Jr. has gone over 1.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Luis Robert Jr. has gone over 1.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Jackie Bradley Jr. has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.