San Francisco @ Cincinnati props

In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 6th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. The switch-hitting Elly De La Cruz will be at a disadvantage batting from his worse side (0) today against Alex Cobb Elly De La Cruz hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 80th percentile) and and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of MLB's 11th-deepest CF fences today. The San Francisco Giants outfield defense profiles as the 4th-best among every team playing today. In the past 14 days, Elly De La Cruz's exit velocity on flyballs has decreased from his seasonal average of 90.5 mph to 78.3 mph.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Conforto in the 84th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Michael Conforto is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #4 stadium in the majors for left-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). In Major League Baseball, Great American Ball Park's RF dimensions are the 5th-shallowest. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Steer in the 76th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Spencer Steer is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed batting average. Spencer Steer pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.1% — 84th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 8th-shallowest LF fences today. Extreme flyball bats like Spencer Steer tend to be more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Alex Cobb.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Mike Yastrzemski ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Mike Yastrzemski is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #5 stadium in the majors for left-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The Cincinnati Reds have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Mike Yastrzemski can likely count on holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. Mike Yastrzemski pulls many of his flyballs (36.1% — 93rd percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Joc Pederson in the 95th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #5 stadium in the majors for left-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The Cincinnati Reds have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Joc Pederson can likely count on holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. Joc Pederson has suffered from bad luck when it comes to his wOBA this year; his .342 rate is considerably lower than his .381 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. When it comes to plate discipline, Joc Pederson's talent is quite good, putting up a 1.56 K/BB rate this year while placing in in the 89th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt McLain in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Matt McLain is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed batting average. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. Matt McLain has an 81st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the game's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

Wilmer Flores is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed batting average. Wilmer Flores will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andrew Abbott in today's game. Wilmer Flores pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (37% — 96th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 8th-shallowest LF fences today. Wilmer Flores's launch angle this year (25.5°) is quite a bit higher than his 20.3° figure last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Matos in the 89th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Luis Matos is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 84% rate of hitting in the top-half of the batting order this year. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed batting average. Luis Matos will hold the platoon advantage over Andrew Abbott in today's game. Luis Matos has been hot recently, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 86.8-mph to 90.4-mph over the past 14 days.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Encarnacion-Strand in the 90th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed batting average. Among all parks, Great American Ball Park's left field fences are the 8th-shallowest. Christian Encarnacion-Strand will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed batting average. Among all parks, Great American Ball Park's left field fences are the 8th-shallowest. Luke Maile will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats. Luke Maile has made substantial strides with his Barrel%, improving his 5.4% rate last season to 12.1% this season. Luke Maile has seen a substantial increase in his exit velocity on flyballs this year; just compare his 94-mph average to last season's 90.3-mph figure.

As it relates to his BABIP ability, Austin Slater is projected as the 9th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Austin Slater is penciled in 1st in the batting order today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed batting average. Austin Slater will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andrew Abbott in today's matchup. Austin Slater has a 95th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (39.2%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of baseball's 8th-shallowest RF fences today.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Jonathan India ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jonathan India is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed batting average. Jonathan India pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (33.6% — 80th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 8th-shallowest LF fences today. Jonathan India will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.

Patrick Bailey is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 73% rate of hitting in the top-half of the batting order this season. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed batting average. Among all parks, Great American Ball Park's left field fences are the 8th-shallowest. The switch-hitting Patrick Bailey will have the advantage of batting from from his better side (0) today against Andrew Abbott. Patrick Bailey has made significant improvements with his Barrel% in recent games, improving his 13.6% seasonal rate to 22.2% over the last 7 days.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 5th-best stadium in baseball for right-handed batting average. Among all parks, Great American Ball Park's left field fences are the 8th-shallowest. Casey Schmitt will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andrew Abbott in today's matchup. Casey Schmitt's launch angle of late (26.7° over the past week) is a considerable increase over his 15° seasonal angle. Casey Schmitt has been unlucky this year, notching a .260 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .289 — a .029 disparity.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Jake Fraley ranks in the 79th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jake Fraley is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #5 stadium in the majors for left-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). In Major League Baseball, Great American Ball Park's RF dimensions are the 6th-shallowest. Jake Fraley will have the handedness advantage against Alex Cobb in today's matchup.

Great American Ball Park profiles as the #5 stadium in the majors for left-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Will Benson will have the handedness advantage against Alex Cobb today. Extreme flyball batters like Will Benson usually hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Alex Cobb. Will Benson will benefit from the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats. Will Benson has seen a big improvement in his exit velocity recently; just compare his 95.8-mph average over the past 14 days to his seasonal 90-mph figure.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Joey Votto ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Great American Ball Park profiles as the #5 stadium in the majors for left-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). In Major League Baseball, Great American Ball Park's RF dimensions are the 6th-shallowest. Joey Votto will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Alex Cobb in today's game. Joey Votto will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.

J.D. Davis has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

TJ Friedl has gone over 0.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.

Tyler Stephenson has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.