Sandy Alcantara u17.5 Outs Recorded (+147) Projection 17.34 (Under)

Sandy Alcantara has a 2.1 K/BB rate since the start of last season, ranking in the 22nd percentile.

Shane Smith u14.5 Outs Recorded (+112) Projection 13.2 (Under)

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) predicts Shane Smith will be limited to a maximum of 73 pitches in today's game, while the White Sox's expected catcher, Edgar Quero, is rated poorly for pitch framing; the Miami Marlins have 6 hitters with a handedness advantage over Smith, who is also at a disadvantage playing away from home, and has used his fastball 57.5% of the time since last season.

Sandy Alcantara u17.5 Outs Recorded (+170) Projection 17.4 (Under)

Sandy Alcantara has a 2.1 K/BB rate since the start of last season, placing him in the 22nd percentile.

Miguel Vargas o0.5 Total RBIs (+226) Projection 0.52 (Over)

Miguel Vargas, projected in the 89th percentile for offensive talent, is expected to bat 5th in today's game at LoanDepot Park where the closed roof will make conditions 5° hotter than average, benefiting offense, and he has a high tendency to hit flyballs to center field, which aligns well with the park's dimensions.

Munetaka Murakami o0.5 Total RBIs (+198) Projection 0.6 (Over)

Munetaka Murakami is projected as the 2nd-best home run hitter in the league and is slated to bat 2nd in the lineup, with the Roof at LoanDepot Park closed today, creating 5° hotter conditions favorable for offense, while facing Sandy Alcantara from the opposite side.

Sandy Alcantara o5.5 Strikeouts Thrown

Alcantara allowed one unearned run on four hits and struck out five against the Rockies, and will face the White Sox, who have the second-highest strikeout rate at 35.9%.

Miguel Vargas o1.5 Total Bases (+169) Projection 1.56 (Over)

Miguel Vargas is projected to be in the 89th percentile for offensive talent, batting 5th in today's game at a closed LoanDepot Park, which is expected to be 5° hotter than the average outdoor game, and he hits 38.9% of his flyballs to center field, suitable for the park's shallow CF fences.

Munetaka Murakami o0.5 Total RBIs (+207) Projection 0.61 (Over)

Munetaka Murakami is projected as the 2nd-best home run hitter in the league while batting 2nd in the lineup, with closed roof conditions at LoanDepot Park adding 5° heat, which favors offense against Sandy Alcantara.

Munetaka Murakami o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+106) Projection 2.1 (Over)

Munetaka Murakami is projected as the 2nd-best home run hitter in the league, batting 2nd in the lineup, with favorable weather conditions due to a closed roof at LoanDepot Park, providing a 5° increase in temperature compared to average outdoor games.