Rhys Hoskins u1.5 Total Bases (-333) Projection 0.57 (Under)

Rhys Hoskins's BABIP ability is projected in the 4th percentile by THE BAT X, while today's game is expected to have the 4th-lowest temperature at 51°, and the Kansas City Royals possess the 2nd-strongest infield defense on the slate.

Cole Ragans u6.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-110) Projection 6.06 (Under)

Dan Iassogna will serve as the home plate umpire in today's game at Progressive Field, which has the 7th-highest elevation among major league stadiums, with wind blowing out to left field at 10.1 mph, potentially enhancing offensive performance, while Cole Ragans is expected to experience negative regression in his strikeout statistics due to a notable discrepancy between his K/9 rate and estimated true talent.

Lane Thomas o0.5 Total RBIs (+230) Projection 0.52 (Over)

Lane Thomas, batting 3rd today after primarily hitting in the back-half of the lineup this season, will face Joey Cantillo with a handedness advantage, while Progressive Field is ranked 3rd for righty BABIP and has the 7th-highest elevation in MLB with wind blowing out to LF at 10.1 mph.

Lane Thomas o0.5 Total RBIs (+245) Projection 0.52 (Over)

Lane Thomas is projected to bat 5th in today's game, with Progressive Field ranked 3rd for right-handed BABIP and 7th in elevation among MLB stadiums, while winds are expected to blow out to left field at 9.2 mph.

Vinnie Pasquantino o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+111) Projection 1.88 (Over)

Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to bat 3rd in today's game at Progressive Field, which favors left-handed hitters and has the 7th-highest elevation among major league stadiums, with wind blowing out to left field at 9.2 mph.

CJ Kayfus o0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-126) Projection 1.38 (Over)

C.J. Kayfus is projected in the 84th percentile for BABIP by THE BAT X, plays in Progressive Field which is ranked #3 for enhancing base hits for left-handed hitters, faces wind blowing out to LF at 9.2 mph, benefits from home field advantage, and has a .333 ISO rate since last season, placing him in the 91st percentile.

Austin Hedges o0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+102) Projection 0.96 (Over)

Progressive Field is ranked as the 3rd-best MLB stadium for righty BABIP, has the 7th-highest elevation among major league stadiums, and will experience a 9.2-mph wind blowing out to left field, while Austin Hedges, who pulls 36.1% of his flyballs, has an advantageous matchup against Cole Ragans in today's game.

Vinnie Pasquantino o0.5 Total RBIs (+201) Projection 0.52 (Over)

Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to bat 3rd today at Progressive Field, which enhances base hits for left-handed hitters and has the 7th-highest elevation among major league stadiums, with wind blowing out to LF at 9.2 mph, while Pasquantino pulls 37.9% of his flyballs and faces the 6th-shallowest RF fences.

Salvador Perez o0.5 Total RBIs (+167) Projection 0.57 (Over)

Salvador Perez ranks in the 95th percentile for home run skill according to THE BAT X, is batting 4th in the lineup today, and Progressive Field is ranked 3rd in MLB for righty BABIP while having the 7th-highest elevation among major league stadiums, with wind blowing out to LF at 9.2 mph.

Cole Ragans u6.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+106) Projection 6.05 (Under)

Dan Iassogna is set to umpire today's game, while projected catcher Carter Jensen is considered a weak pitch framer; Progressive Field ranks as the 7th-highest elevation stadium, potentially increasing offense, with winds blowing out to left field at 9.2 mph, and road conditions are expected to negatively affect pitcher Cole Ragans' stats.

Jose Ramirez o0.5 Total RBIs (+172) Projection 0.52 (Over)

Jose Ramirez ranks in the 93rd percentile for offensive ability according to THE BAT X projections and is scheduled to bat 3rd in a matchup at Progressive Field, which is ranked as the 3rd-best stadium for righty BABIP and has the 7th-highest elevation in MLB, with wind projected to blow out to left field at 9.2 mph.

Cole Ragans u16.5 Outs Recorded (+113) Projection 15.84

Cole Ragans, treated as an opener, is expected to pitch only a couple of innings today with an average of 14.3 outs per game, ranking in the 13th percentile since last season, while the Cleveland Guardians offense is projected to improve as the 10th-unluckiest in MLB, and Dan Iassogna is set to officiate as a Huge Hitters Umpire.