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Trevor Rogers u4.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-130) Projection 3.9 (Under)
The Chicago Cubs have the 3rd-lowest strikeout rate at 19.8% among today's matchups, and Wrigley Field, at 599 feet above sea level, ranks 10th in elevation among MLB parks, which tends to enhance offensive performance; Trevor Rogers, playing away from home, has increased his four-seam fastball usage to 41.9% this season.
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Trevor Rogers u16.5 Outs Recorded (+100) Projection 15.3 (Under)
The Chicago Cubs rank as the 5th-strongest projected lineup for hitting today, while Trevor Rogers has increased his four-seam fastball usage to 41.9% and has a 1.49 ERA despite a projected true talent level of 4.53, along with a .179 BABIP indicating potential regression.
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Dansby Swanson o0.5 Total RBIs (+220) Projection 0.5 (Over)
Dansby Swanson's projected BABIP ability is in the 86th percentile according to THE BAT X, and he will have a home field advantage at Wrigley Field, which has the 7th-shallowest LF dimensions, while also having a better launch angle this year at 13.2° compared to 10.2° last season.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong o0.5 Total RBIs (+210) Projection 0.5 (Over)
Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks in the 89th percentile for home run talent per THE BAT X, is projected to bat 5th, plays at Wrigley Field which is 599 feet above sea level, has improved his Barrel% from 8% to 14.6%, and is priced at +210 at DraftKings.
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Seiya Suzuki o0.5 Total RBIs (+145) Projection 0.6 (Over)
Seiya Suzuki is projected as the 19th-best hitter in Major League Baseball and will bat 3rd in today's game, benefiting from Wrigley Field's 7th-shallowest LF dimensions and a favorable matchup against Trevor Rogers.
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Kyle Tucker o0.5 Total RBIs (+210) Projection 0.5 (Over)
Kyle Tucker is projected as the 8th-best batter in the league and is batting 2nd today at Wrigley Field, which has the 10th-highest elevation among major league parks, providing a home field advantage.
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Nico Hoerner o1.5 Total Bases
Rogers is a strikeout-reliant pitcher, but Hoerner showcases a 5% K-rate against his fastball and changeup, ranking in the Top 5 for hard-hit rate and batting average against these pitches, which comprise over 60% of Rogers' offerings.
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Cade Horton o15.5 Outs Recorded
Cade Horton is in strong form ahead of his matchup with the Orioles, having gone Over his strikeout number in three of his last four starts, while the Wrigley winds are blowing at 14 miles per hour.
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