Eduardo Escobar is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 78% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this season. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast for the 3rd-most favorable hitting conditions of the day. The switch-hitting Eduardo Escobar will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side (0) today against Tarik Skubal. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 2nd-worst among every team playing today. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Eduardo Escobar will hold that advantage today.