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Kyle Schwarber u1.5 Total Bases (-227) Projection 0.64
The wind is projected to blow at 8.6 mph from CF, favoring mound aces, while Shota Imanaga has a platoon advantage against Kyle Schwarber, who has a high flyball rate and faces the 5th-deepest RF fences, with the Chicago Cubs having the 2nd-best infield defense, and playing on the road may negatively affect hitter stats.
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Shota Imanaga o5.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-167) Projection 7.04
Shota Imanaga is projected in the 92nd percentile for strikeouts among MLB starting pitchers by THE BAT, averages 95 adjusted pitches per outing (85th percentile), and will be playing at Wrigley Field, which is ranked as the 3rd-best venue for strikeouts, with game conditions favorable for pitchers due to an 8.6-mph wind blowing in from center field.
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Bryce Harper o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+101) Projection 1.94
Bryce Harper is ranked as the 11th-best hitter and is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup, with the game taking place at Wrigley Field, which is 599 feet above sea level and has favorable wind conditions for hitters.
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