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The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 10.4-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for mound aces. Simeon Woods Richard will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bobby Witt Jr. today. Bobby Witt Jr. has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.6%) but may find it hard to clear the league's deepest RF fences in today's matchup. Extreme groundball batters like Bobby Witt Jr. are generally less successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Simeon Woods Richard. Bobby Witt Jr.'s quickness has fallen off this season. His 30.49 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last season sits at 29.89 ft/sec now.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 51°. As a switch-hitter who is best from the 0 side of the plate, Willi Castro will get to bat from his good side against Michael Lorenzen today. Willi Castro has been hot recently, posting a a 16.7% Barrel% (a reliable metric to assess power) in the past two weeks' worth of games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Byron Buxton in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Byron Buxton is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #4 field in the league for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 51°.

Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #4 field in the league for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 51°. Out of all the teams playing today, the worst infield defense is that of the Minnesota Twins. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Hunter Renfroe will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Carlos Correa in the 93rd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Carlos Correa is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card today. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #4 field in the league for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 51°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Wallner in the 85th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Matt Wallner is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 51°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ty France in the 79th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Ty France is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #4 field in the league for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 51°.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Trevor Larnach ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Trevor Larnach is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 51°.

Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #4 field in the league for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 51°.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Jonathan India ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jonathan India is penciled in 1st in the lineup in today's game. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #4 field in the league for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 51°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 51°. Batting from the opposite that Simeon Woods Richard throws from, MJ Melendez will have an advantage today. MJ Melendez is likely to have the upper hand against every reliever from start to finish, since the bullpen of the Minnesota Twins only has 1 same-handed RP.

Vinnie Pasquantino is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 51°. Vinnie Pasquantino will hold the platoon advantage over Simeon Woods Richard today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Maikel Garcia in the 89th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #4 field in the league for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 51°. Extreme flyball hitters like Maikel Garcia tend to perform better against extreme groundball pitchers like Simeon Woods Richard.

Salvador Perez is penciled in 4th in the lineup today. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #4 field in the league for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 51°. Out of all the teams playing today, the worst infield defense is that of the Minnesota Twins.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 51°. Hitting from the opposite that Simeon Woods Richard throws from, Kyle Isbel will have the upper hand today. Kyle Isbel is likely to have the upper hand against every reliever for the whole game, since the bullpen of the Minnesota Twins only has 1 same-handed RP.

Michael Massey is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 51°. Batting from the opposite that Simeon Woods Richard throws from, Michael Massey will have an advantage in today's game.

When estimating his BABIP talent, Edouard Julien is projected as the 11th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 4th-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 51°. Batting from the opposite that Michael Lorenzen throws from, Edouard Julien will have the upper hand in today's game.

Christian Vazquez has gone over 0.5 in 1 of his last 5 games.