Oneil Cruz o2.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+109) Projection 2.25

The BAT X projects Oneil Cruz as the 12th-best home run batter, batting 1st today, in a game expected to have the 2nd-hottest temperature at 83°, while facing a pitcher from the opposite side and against the 2nd-worst infield defense of the Baltimore Orioles.

Pete Alonso o2.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+124) Projection 2.43

Pete Alonso is ranked 14th among home run batters by THE BAT X projection system and is batting third in today's game, which is projected to be the second hottest at 83°, while the Pittsburgh Pirates have the worst outfield defense among all teams playing today.

Adley Rutschman o0.5 Total Hits (-208) Projection 1.03

Adley Rutschman ranks in the 89th percentile for offensive skill according to THE BAT X projections and is positioned 4th in today's lineup at PNC Park, which is rated as the 5th-best venue for left-handed BABIP and has the 6th-highest altitude in MLB, contributing to higher offensive output, with today's game projected at 83°.

Brandon Lowe o3.5 Total Bases (-1429) Projection 1.7

Brandon Lowe is projected in the 92nd percentile for home run skill, batting 2nd in the order, in a game expected to be the 2nd-hottest at 83°, with an advantage against Shane Baz and facing the 2nd-worst infield defense from the Baltimore Orioles.

Carmen Mlodzinski u14.5 Outs Recorded (+146) Projection 13.59

Carmen Mlodzinski is projected to throw 79 pitches in today's game, which is the 8th-least on the slate, while the Baltimore Orioles are expected to positively regress offensively, Dan Iassogna is projected as a Hitters Umpire, this game is projected at 83° making it the 2nd-hottest on the slate, and the Pittsburgh Pirates have the worst outfield defense among today's teams.

Gunnar Henderson o3.5 Total Bases (+331) Projection 1.97

Gunnar Henderson is projected in the 96th percentile for overall offensive talent, is expected to bat 2nd in the lineup, and will face Carmen Mlodzinski with an advantage, as the game has a projected temperature of 83° and the Pittsburgh Pirates have the worst outfield defense among all teams on slate.

Taylor Ward o1.5 Total Bases (+134) Projection 1.74

The BAT X projects Taylor Ward in the 92nd percentile for offensive ability and predicts him to bat 1st in a game with a temperature of 83°, which is the 2nd-hottest on the slate, while the Pittsburgh Pirates have the worst outfield defense and Ward has a 13.5% Barrel% ranking in the 86th percentile.

Brandon Lowe o1.5 Total Bases (+136) Projection 1.7

Brandon Lowe is projected to be in the 92nd percentile for home run skill, batting second in the order during a game expected to have the hottest temperature at 87°, with a home field advantage and favorable matchup against Shane Baz.

Gunnar Henderson o1.5 Total Bases (+102) Projection 1.98

Gunnar Henderson is projected in the 96th percentile for offensive talent and expected to bat 2nd, with the game at 87° being the hottest on the slate, providing him an advantage against Carmen Mlodzinski and facing the Pittsburgh Pirates, who have the 2nd-worst outfield defense.

Oneil Cruz o1.5 Total Bases (+136) Projection 1.83

Oneil Cruz is ranked as the 13th-best home run batter by THE BAT X, is projected to bat 1st today, and will play in the hottest game of the slate at 87°, giving him a favorable matchup against Shane Baz and home field advantage.

Samuel Basallo u1.5 Total Bases (-166) Projection 1

PNC Park ranks as the #30 field in the majors for left-handed home runs and has the 6th-highest fences, while Samuel Basallo has a 78th percentile opposite-field rate and a .261 Expected wOBA since last season, placing him in the 25th percentile for offensive skills.