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Cincinnati Reds logo CIN @ Miami Marlins logo MIA Thu, Apr 9 • 12:10 PM ET
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Rhett Lowder u15.5 Outs Recorded (-125)
Projection 14.25
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Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The #5 park in baseball for boosting walks, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is LoanDepot Park.. The LoanDepot Park roof figures to be closed today, making conditions in this game 14° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense.
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Detroit Tigers logo DET @ Minnesota Twins logo MIN Thu, Apr 9 • 1:40 PM ET
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Detroit Tigers logo DET (-126)
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Pick made: 2 hours ago
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Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor

There's no denying that both starting pitchers are off to rough starts, but Jack Flaherty can bounce back against a weak-hitting Twins side. Sure, they put up 8+ runs yesterday, but they are in the bottom third in hitting across the board out of the gates. Flaherty delivers a gem, and the Tigers hit Mick Abel hard. 

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Jack Flaherty o15.5 Outs Recorded (+140)
Projection 15.84
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Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT) forecasts Jack Flaherty in the 80th percentile when it comes to his overall pitching skills.. Jack Flaherty has averaged 94.2 adjusted pitches per outing since the start of last season, grading out in the 88th percentile.. Among all parks, Target Field's CF dimensions are the 9th-deepest.. The league's 5th-highest average fence height can be found at Target Field.. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 2nd-weakest among every team on the slate today.
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Chicago White Sox logo CHW @ Kansas City Royals logo KC Thu, Apr 9 • 7:40 PM ET
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Anthony Kay u14.5 Outs Recorded (+105)
Projection 13.65
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Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT)'s estimation, Anthony Kay's overall pitching talent grades out in the 5th percentile among all starting pitchers in MLB right now.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the best venue in the league for walks.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the most suitable hitting conditions on the schedule today.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the best of the day for hitters.
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