According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Bryce Harper ranks as the 12th-best batter in Major League Baseball. Bryce Harper is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with lower temperatures, and the weather report for this contest predicts the lowest temperature of all games on the slate at 58°. Batting from the opposite that Zac Gallen throws from, Bryce Harper will have an advantage today. Bryce Harper will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.