Baseball Bonanza: Dominating Today’s Massive MLB Slate with Expert Picks and Projections

thefield
July 3, 2023

Quick Look At The MLB Matchups For 07-03-2023

We have a total of 10 games today with the day's first pitch scheduled for 2:05 PM EST when the Astros take on the Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Early projections are for the Reds and Nationals to lead the day in runs scored while Mariners and Giants should be a pitching dual with one of the lowest projected run totals of the day.

Baseball's Top 5 Hottest Hitters

Ronald Acuna Jr.

AVG: 0.338 HR: 21 RBI:53

The hottest player in the league is currently Ronald Acuna Jr. who in the last 14 days has gone 19 for 48 with 6 HRs and 9 RBIs. Today Ronald Acuna Jr. is facing None with a nan ERA.
Matt Olson

AVG: 0.249 HR: 27 RBI:67

Up next at #2 is Matt Olson who in the last two weeks has batted 19 for 50 (0.380) with 8 HRs and 18 RBIs.
Juan Soto

AVG: 0.275 HR: 15 RBI:46

Juan Soto has been on a hot streak knocking in 12 RBIs and 4 HRs while going 19 for 50 (0.380) over the last couple weeks.He is going to see Jaime Barria with a 3.10 ERA today. Last time Jaime Barria started was on 06/26 when he allowed 5 runs on 7 hits after facing 18 batters.
Mookie Betts

AVG: 0.269 HR: 22 RBI:56

Next up is Mookie Betts who has recently hit 12 for 42 (0.286) including 13 RBIs. He is going to see Mitch Keller with a 3.34 ERA today. Last time Mitch Keller pitched was 06/26 when he allowed 1 runs on 4 hits in 6.0 innings.
Spencer Steer

AVG: 0.283 HR: 14 RBI:50

Getting into the bottom of the top 5 list is Spencer Steer who is recently 14 for 45 (0.311) including 13 RBIs and 5 HRs. He hits against Jake Irvin who pitched last on 06/25 allowing 3 runs on 5 hits in 5.7 innings.

Astros (+103) vs Rangers (-123) 9.0 O/U

2:05 PM
Weather Report
Partly cloudy
97°

Temp
35%

Humidity
SSE

Direction
6 MPH

Wind
Houston Astros
Cristian Javier (4.00 ERA)
46-38

Season
125-73

Home
116-88

Away
5-5

Last 10
Texas Rangers
Martin Perez (4.28 ERA)
50-34

Season
96-106

Home
81-116

Away
5-5

Last 10
    The Astros are the hardest team to strikeout in baseball leading with just 8 per game

Cubs (-110) vs Brewers (-110) 9.0 O/U

2:10 PM
Weather Report
Partly cloudy
82°

Temp
48%

Humidity
E

Direction
11 MPH

Wind
Chicago Cubs
Drew Smyly (4.17 ERA)
38-44

Season
92-105

Home
86-113

Away
3-7

Last 10
Milwaukee Brewers
Julio Teheran (2.85 ERA)
45-39

Season
112-88

Home
110-93

Away
3-7

Last 10
    The Cubs are the easiest team to strikeout in baseball leading the league at 9

Reds (-125) vs Nationals (+105) 10.0 O/U

6:05 PM
Weather Report
Partly cloudy
90°

Temp
50%

Humidity
S

Direction
8 MPH

Wind
Cincinnati Reds
Luke Weaver (6.96 ERA)
45-39

Season
97-105

Home
89-109

Away
3-7

Last 10
Washington Nationals
Jake Irvin (4.91 ERA)
34-49

Season
72-127

Home
78-121

Away
3-7

Last 10
    TJ Friedl (CIN) is our 3rd highest projected batter today with 14.2pts projected
    Joey Votto (CIN) is our 4th highest projected batter today with 13.9pts projected
    Jake Fraley (CIN) is our 5th highest projected batter today with 13.9pts projected
    Luke Weaver (WAS) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 7.0 runs per game.
    Luke Weaver (WAS) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 1.95HR per 9 innings pitched

Cardinals (+105) vs Marlins (-125) 8.0 O/U

6:40 PM
Weather Report
Rain With Thunderstorm
82°

Temp
85%

Humidity
SSE

Direction
11 MPH

Wind
St. Louis Cardinals
Miles Mikolas (4.44 ERA)
35-48

Season
113-89

Home
99-98

Away
6-4

Last 10
Miami Marlins
Braxton Garrett (3.53 ERA)
48-37

Season
98-101

Home
78-124

Away
6-4

Last 10
    LoanDepot Park is one of the toughest ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing just 0.84 per game
    Braxton Garrett (MIA) has the #29 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 5.75 per start.
    The Marlins are one of the worst run scoring teams in baseball at 3.8 per game

Orioles (-115) vs Yankees (-105) 8.5 O/U

7:05 PM
Weather Report
Sunny
75°

Temp
19%

Humidity
ESE

Direction
8 MPH

Wind
Baltimore Orioles
Tyler Wells (3.24 ERA)
49-33

Season
93-106

Home
86-113

Away
7-3

Last 10
New York Yankees
Domingo German (4.54 ERA)
46-38

Season
125-78

Home
107-90

Away
7-3

Last 10
    The Yankees are ranked #2 for Home Runs (1.5) per game
    Yankee Stadium is one of the top 3 ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing 1.50 per game
    Tyler Wells (BAL) has the #28 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 5.8 per start.
    Tyler Wells (NYY) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 1.78HR per 9 innings pitched

Braves (-155) vs Guardians (+130) 8.5 O/U

7:10 PM
Weather Report
Partly cloudy
77°

Temp
79%

Humidity
WNW

Direction
7 MPH

Wind
Atlanta Braves
None (nan ERA)
56-27

Season
123-78

Home
115-80

Away
8-2

Last 10
Cleveland Guardians
None (nan ERA)
41-42

Season
104-92

Home
104-98

Away
8-2

Last 10
    Ronald Acuna Jr. (ATL) is our highest projected batter today with 15.6pts projected
    Braves's Ronald Acuna Jr. is on the longest hitting streak in baseball at 13 games dating back to 06/15
    The Braves are ranked #1 for Home Runs (0.9) per game
    The Braves bats are one of the best in baseball ranking #2 overall
    The Braves are one of the highest run scoring teams in baseball at 5.0 per game

Royals (+185) vs Twins (-225) 9.0 O/U

8:10 PM
Weather Report
Partly cloudy
95°

Temp
39%

Humidity
W

Direction
17 MPH

Wind
Kansas City Royals
Austin Cox (2.25 ERA)
25-59

Season
85-114

Home
72-129

Away
2-8

Last 10
Minnesota Twins
Joe Ryan (3.44 ERA)
42-43

Season
104-93

Home
82-120

Away
2-8

Last 10
    Byron Buxton (MIN) is our 2nd highest projected batter today with 14.7pts projected
    Joe Ryan (MIN) is our 2nd highest projected pitcher today with 37.6pts projected
    Joe Ryan (MIN) has the #14 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.56 per start.

Angels (Pending) vs Padres (Pending) 0.0 O/U

9:40 PM
Weather Report
Partly cloudy
70°

Temp
73%

Humidity
WNW

Direction
9 MPH

Wind
Los Angeles Angels
Jaime Barria (3.10 ERA)
45-41

Season
101-100

Home
88-112

Away
6-4

Last 10
San Diego Padres
Blake Snell (3.21 ERA)
38-46

Season
106-94

Home
93-106

Away
6-4

Last 10
    Blake Snell (SD) is our highest projected pitcher today with 37.7pts projected
    Blake Snell (SD) has the #6 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 7.12 per start.

Mariners (+113) vs Giants (-135) 7.5 O/U

9:45 PM
Weather Report
Partly cloudy
66°

Temp
73%

Humidity
NW

Direction
15 MPH

Wind
Seattle Mariners
None (nan ERA)
40-42

Season
109-89

Home
104-95

Away
6-4

Last 10
San Francisco Giants
Logan Webb (3.67 ERA)
46-38

Season
117-83

Home
111-91

Away
6-4

Last 10
    Logan Webb (SF) is our 3rd highest projected pitcher today with 36.5pts projected
    Logan Webb (SF) has the #20 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.24 per start.

Pirates (Pending) vs Dodgers (Pending) 0.0 O/U

10:10 PM
Weather Report
Sunny
79°

Temp
52%

Humidity
N

Direction
2 MPH

Wind
Pittsburgh Pirates
Mitch Keller (3.34 ERA)
39-44

Season
92-110

Home
66-131

Away
5-5

Last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers
Michael Grove (7.59 ERA)
46-37

Season
134-62

Home
123-82

Away
5-5

Last 10
    The Dodgers are ranked #3 for Home Runs (1.4) per game
    Dodger Stadium is one of the top 3 ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing 1.53 per game
    Mitch Keller (PIT) has the #8 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.94 per start.
    Michael Grove (PIT) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 7.6 runs per game.
    The Dodgers bats are one of the best in baseball ranking #1 overall
    The Pirates bats are one of the worst in baseball ranking #29 overall
    The Dodgers are one of the highest run scoring teams in baseball at 5.2 per game
    The Pirates are one of the worst run scoring teams in baseball at 3.8 per game
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