San Diego @ Chicago props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Martin Maldonado in the 0th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Martin Maldonado is projected to bat 9th in the lineup in today's game. The weather report calls for temperatures in this contest to drop to the 3rd-lowest level on the slate at 46°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for pitchers. The Chicago Cubs infield defense projects as the 4th-strongest out of every team on the slate today.

When it comes to his batting average skill, Luis Arraez is projected as the 2nd-best hitter in MLB by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Luis Arraez is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Luis Arraez stands a good chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game. Luis Arraez has a 94th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.4%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Cronenworth in the 84th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Jake Cronenworth can likely count on holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. Jake Cronenworth has an 86th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards MLB's 6th-shallowest LF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Merrill as the 14th-best hitter in baseball when assessing his batting average ability. Jackson Merrill is projected to hit 5th in the batting order today. Jackson Merrill has a good chance to have the upper hand against every reliever from start to finish, since the bullpen of the Chicago Cubs only has 1 same-handed RP.

Pete Crow-Armstrong will hold the platoon advantage against Randy Vasquez in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Pete Crow-Armstrong will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Seiya Suzuki in the 95th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Seiya Suzuki is penciled in 3rd in the lineup today. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Seiya Suzuki will hold that advantage in today's game.

Miguel Amaya will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to boost all of his stats.

Matthew Shaw will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to boost all of his stats.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Dansby Swanson ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Dansby Swanson is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this game. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Dansby Swanson will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nico Hoerner in the 95th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Nico Hoerner will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.

Fernando Tatis Jr. projects as the 10th-best hitter in MLB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Fernando Tatis Jr. is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this matchup. Hitting from the opposite that Shota Imanaga throws from, Fernando Tatis Jr. will have an advantage in today's game.

Batting from the opposite that Shota Imanaga throws from, Elias Diaz will have an edge in today's game.

Hitting from the opposite that Shota Imanaga throws from, Yuli Gurriel will have an edge in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 93rd percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Xander Bogaerts is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today, which would be an upgrade from his 71% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. Xander Bogaerts will hold the platoon advantage against Shota Imanaga in today's matchup.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Manny Machado ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Manny Machado is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order today. Batting from the opposite that Shota Imanaga throws from, Manny Machado will have the upper hand today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Busch in the 78th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Michael Busch is penciled in 4th in the batting order today. Michael Busch will have the handedness advantage over Randy Vasquez in today's game. Michael Busch will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ian Happ in the 91st percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Ian Happ is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this matchup. The switch-hitting Ian Happ will have the advantage of batting from from his good side (0) today against Randy Vasquez. Ian Happ has an 82nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.2%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of baseball's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Ian Happ will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Kyle Tucker projects as the 8th-best batter in the game, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kyle Tucker is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. Kyle Tucker will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Randy Vasquez in today's matchup. Kyle Tucker will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Hitting from the opposite that Shota Imanaga throws from, Brandon Lockridge will have an edge in today's matchup. Extreme flyball hitters like Brandon Lockridge tend to be more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Shota Imanaga.