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Zack Gelof ranks in the 84th percentile for home run skill according to THE BAT X projection system and is projected to hit 3rd in today's game after primarily batting in the back-half of the order 63% of the time.
The Globe Life Field roof will be closed today, resulting in a game temperature that is 12° colder than the outdoor average, which may benefit pitchers, while Brandon Nimmo faces challenges hitting against Gage Jump, particularly with his flyballs directed toward center field.
Zack Gelof ranks in the 84th percentile for home run ability according to THE BAT X projection system, and he is projected to bat 3rd today after primarily hitting in the back-half of the order 63% of the time.
Lawrence Butler is batting 4th in today's game, an improvement from his 70% rate hitting in the bottom half of the lineup this season, while Globe Life Field has the 6th-shortest fence height among MLB stadiums and Butler has a matchup advantage against Jacob deGrom.
Lawrence Butler is slated to bat 4th in today's game, improving from a 70% rate hitting in the bottom half of the lineup this season, while Globe Life Field has the 6th-shortest fence height among major league baseball stadiums, giving him a potential advantage against Jacob deGrom.
Burger has a .648 xSLG and 50% hard-hit rate over his last 10 games, and he faces Athletics left-hander Gage Jump, who has allowed a .328 xBA and .515 xSLG to recent right-handed hitters.
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