Los Angeles @ Texas props

The #2 venue in MLB for suppressing BABIP to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Globe Life Field. The 6th-deepest centerfield dimensions among all parks are found in Globe Life Field. The Globe Life Field roof projects to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up -8° colder than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for pitching. Tony Gonsolin will hold the platoon advantage against Marcus Semien today. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense profiles as the 5th-best among all the teams playing today.

The Globe Life Field roof projects to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up -8° colder than the average outdoor game of the day — favorable for pitching. Corey Seager hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 78th percentile) and and has the misfortune of hitting them towards MLB's 6th-deepest CF fences in today's game. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-best among all the teams playing today.

As it relates to his batting average skill, Freddie Freeman is projected as the 2nd-best batter in the majors by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Freddie Freeman is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup.

Mookie Betts projects as the 14th-best batter in Major League Baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Mookie Betts is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this game. Mookie Betts will hold the platoon advantage against Andrew Heaney today... and even more favorably, Heaney has a large platoon split. Mookie Betts has seen a big increase in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 92.4-mph average to last season's 90.4-mph EV. Mookie Betts's launch angle in recent games (25.9° over the past 14 days) is a considerable increase over his 20.1° seasonal figure.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chris Taylor in the 83rd percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Chris Taylor will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andrew Heaney in today's matchup... and even more favorably, Heaney has a large platoon split.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Max Muncy ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

The switch-hitting Yonny Hernandez will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side (0) today against Andrew Heaney... and even better, Heaney has a large platoon split.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Leody Taveras in the 80th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Leody Taveras will hold that advantage today. Leody Taveras has seen a significant gain in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 92.9-mph average in the last 7 days to his seasonal 89.7-mph average. Leody Taveras's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better from last year to this one, increasing from 41.4% to 48.2%. Based on Statcast metrics, Leody Taveras ranks in the 85th percentile for offensive ability via the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) this year at .356.

Jonah Heim will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Ezequiel Duran's BABIP ability is projected in the 86th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Ezequiel Duran will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Jung in the 96th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. Josh Jung is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics across the board, and Josh Jung will hold that advantage in today's game.

Travis Jankowski will have the handedness advantage against Tony Gonsolin in today's game. Travis Jankowski will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Adolis Garcia in the 84th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Adolis Garcia is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats in all categories, and Adolis Garcia will hold that advantage today. Adolis Garcia has made notable gains with his Barrel% recently, bettering his 16.5% seasonal rate to 24% in the last two weeks' worth of games. Adolis Garcia's average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls lately (26.3° in the past two weeks' worth of games) is a significant increase over his 15.7° seasonal figure.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Rojas in the 82nd percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Miguel Rojas will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andrew Heaney today... and the cherry on top, Heaney has a large platoon split.