Angel Stadium
The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
When estimating his overall offensive talent, Jack Suwinski ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jack Suwinski is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this game. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Jack Suwinski will have the handedness advantage over Shohei Ohtani in today's matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan Reynolds in the 95th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Bryan Reynolds is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Bryan Reynolds's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has increased from last year to this one, increasing from 42.2% to 48.2%. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.371) may lead us to conclude that Bryan Reynolds has experienced some negative variance this year with his .330 actual wOBA.
Mike Moustakas is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Mike Moustakas will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Johan Oviedo in today's game. Mike Moustakas will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Andrew McCutchen ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Andrew McCutchen is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). With a .348 Expected wOBA (or xwOBA, an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) using Statcast data) this year, Andrew McCutchen grades out in the 78th percentile for offensive ability. Andrew McCutchen has compiled a .352 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) this year, ranking in the 79th percentile.
Carlos Santana is penciled in 3rd in the batting order today. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Tucupita Marcano will have the handedness advantage over Shohei Ohtani in today's game.
The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hunter Renfroe will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.
Henry Davis is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Henry Davis has been hot in recent games, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 88.9-mph to 95.1-mph in the past week. Henry Davis is remarkably athletic, placing in the 75th percentile in Sprint Speed at 28.25 ft/sec this year.
As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Taylor Ward ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Taylor Ward is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Taylor Ward will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.
Jared Triolo's BABIP talent is projected in the 94th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Zach Neto in the 80th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Zach Neto has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (74% of the time), but he is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this matchup. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Zach Neto will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.
The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Matt Thaiss will have the handedness advantage against Johan Oviedo in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and Matt Thaiss will hold that advantage in today's game. With a 1.73 K/BB rate this year, Matt Thaiss has shown good plate discipline, placing in the 83rd percentile.
Ji-Man Choi has gone over 0.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.
Connor Joe has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.
Shohei Ohtani has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.
Luis Rengifo has gone over 0.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.
Andrew Velazquez has gone over 0.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.
Trey Cabbage has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.
Michael Stefanic has gone over 0.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.
