Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh props

T.J. Friedl is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in today's game. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Paul Skenes throws from, T.J. Friedl will have an edge in today's matchup. The Pittsburgh Pirates have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so T.J. Friedl stands a good chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game. Among all the teams in action today, the 16th-best infield defense is that of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The weather forecast projects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 92°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Jack Suwinski will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Carson Spiers today. The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense grades out as the 14th-best out of all the teams on the slate today. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Jack Suwinski will hold that advantage in today's game.

The weather forecast projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Paul Skenes throws from, Will Benson will have an advantage in today's matchup. The Pittsburgh Pirates have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Will Benson can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game. Among all the teams in action today, the 16th-best infield defense is that of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Jake Fraley is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this game. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Jake Fraley will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Paul Skenes in today's matchup. The Pittsburgh Pirates have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Jake Fraley has a strong chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. Among all the teams in action today, the 16th-best infield defense is that of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. Tyler Stephenson is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Among all the teams in action today, the 16th-best infield defense is that of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the 3rd-best hitter in MLB when it comes to his BABIP ability. Elly De La Cruz is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). As a switch-hitter who is best from the 0 side of the plate, Elly De La Cruz will get to bat from his strong side against Paul Skenes today. Among all the teams in action today, the 16th-best infield defense is that of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Connor Joe ranks in the 75th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The weather forecast projects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 92°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense grades out as the 14th-best out of all the teams on the slate today. Connor Joe will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ke'Bryan Hayes in the 84th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 92°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Cincinnati Reds outfield defense grades out as the 14th-best out of all the teams on the slate today. Ke'Bryan Hayes will hold the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

The weather forecast projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Nick Martini will hold the platoon advantage against Paul Skenes in today's game. Nick Martini will probably have the upper hand against every reliever from start to finish, since the bullpen of the Pittsburgh Pirates has just 1 same-handed RP. Among all the teams in action today, the 16th-best infield defense is that of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Oneil Cruz in the 86th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. Oneil Cruz is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Oneil Cruz will hold the platoon advantage against Carson Spiers today. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics across the board, and Oneil Cruz will hold that advantage today.

Rowdy Tellez is penciled in 5th in the lineup today. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Carson Spiers throws from, Rowdy Tellez will have the upper hand in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Rowdy Tellez will hold that advantage today.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Jeimer Candelario ranks in the 78th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jeimer Candelario is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Among all the teams in action today, the 16th-best infield defense is that of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Spencer Steer ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Spencer Steer is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in today's game. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Among all the teams in action today, the 16th-best infield defense is that of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh's 2nd-worst outfield defense of all teams on the slate today creates a favorable matchup for Spencer Steer, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Andrew McCutchen ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Andrew McCutchen is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this game. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate today at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Andrew McCutchen will hold that advantage today.