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

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Last update: 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