Detroit @ Chicago Props

Zach McKinstry is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. The #7 ballpark in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field. Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-least fair ground among all major league parks — generally good for home runs. The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Zach McKinstry will have the handedness advantage over Mike Clevinger in today's game.

The #7 venue in Major League Baseball for boosting batting average to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field. The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Lenyn Sosa has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.1%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the weakest out of all the teams today. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats in all categories, and Lenyn Sosa will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Yoan Moncada in the 87th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Yoan Moncada is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this game. The #7 ballpark in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field. Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-least fair ground among all major league parks — generally good for home runs. The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The #7 ballpark in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field. The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Oscar Colas will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Reese Olson in today's game. The Detroit Tigers have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Oscar Colas has a strong chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. Oscar Colas has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

The #7 ballpark in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field. Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-least fair ground among all major league parks — generally good for home runs. The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Parker Meadows will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mike Clevinger today. Among every team in action today, the 2nd-weakest outfield defense is that of the Chicago White Sox.

Andrew Benintendi's exit velocity on flyballs has declined this season; his 91.1-mph figure last year has lowered to 87.7-mph.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Vierling in the 82nd percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Matt Vierling is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. The #6 venue in Major League Baseball for boosting batting average to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field. The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 88°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Matt Vierling has a 96th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (39.7%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards the game's 9th-shallowest RF fences today.

The #7 venue in Major League Baseball for boosting batting average to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field. Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-least fair ground among all major league parks — generally good for home runs. The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Among every team in action today, the 2nd-weakest outfield defense is that of the Chicago White Sox. Jake Rogers has had some very poor luck with his batting average this year; his .213 rate is deflated compared to his .236 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Kerry Carpenter ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Kerry Carpenter is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this game. The #7 ballpark in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field. Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-least fair ground among all major league parks — generally good for home runs. The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Akil Baddoo is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 61% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this season. The #7 ballpark in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field. The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Akil Baddoo will have the handedness advantage against Mike Clevinger in today's matchup. Akil Baddoo has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the league's 5th-shallowest LF fences today.

The #7 ballpark in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Guaranteed Rate Field. The weather forecast temperatures in this contest to reach the 5th-highest level on the schedule today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Gavin Sheets will have the handedness advantage over Reese Olson in today's matchup. The Detroit Tigers have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Gavin Sheets can likely count on never facing a bullpen mismatch all game. Gavin Sheets pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.3% — 86th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.