Home Run Heroes: Unearthing the Best MLB Picks and Projections for Today’s 14-Game Spectacle

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April 28, 2023

Quick Look At The MLB Matchups For 04-28-2023

We have a total of 14 games today with the day's first pitch scheduled for 4:10 PM EST when the Royals take on the Twins at Target Field. Early projections are for the Diamondbacks and Rockies to lead the day in runs scored while Cubs and Marlins should be a pitching dual with one of the lowest projected run totals of the day.

Baseball's Top 5 Hottest Hitters

Marcus Semien

AVG: 0.287 HR: 5 RBI:22

The hottest player in the league is currently Marcus Semien who in the last 14 days has gone 18 for 49 with 4 HRs and 15 RBIs. Today Marcus Semien is facing Gerrit Cole with a 1.11 ERA.

Ronald Acuna Jr.

AVG: 0.352 HR: 4 RBI:13

Up next at #2 is Ronald Acuna Jr. who in the last two weeks has batted 17 for 51 (0.333) with 2 HRs and 4 RBIs.He goes up against Joey Lucchesi with 2.19 ERA who last started on 04/25 when he allowed 3 runs on 5 after facing 23 batters.

Nico Hoerner

AVG: 0.336 HR: 2 RBI:15

Nico Hoerner has been on a hot streak knocking in 12 RBIs and 2 HRs while going 19 for 58 (0.328) over the last couple weeks.He is going to see Braxton Garrett with a 2.45 ERA today. Last time Braxton Garrett started was on 04/25 when he allowed 0 runs on 1 hits after facing 10 batters.

Adolis Garcia

AVG: 0.255 HR: 7 RBI:29

Next up is Adolis Garcia who has recently hit 14 for 47 (0.298) including 18 RBIs. He is going to see Gerrit Cole with a 1.11 ERA today. Last time Gerrit Cole pitched was 04/25 when he allowed 2 runs on 6 hits in 6.7 innings.

Cedric Mullins

AVG: 0.267 HR: 3 RBI:21

Getting into the bottom of the top 5 list is Cedric Mullins who is recently 16 for 45 (0.356) including 12 RBIs and 1 HRs. He hits against Joey Wentz who pitched last on 04/25 allowing 2 runs on 4 hits in 5.7 innings.

Royals (+220) vs Twins (-270) 8.0 O/U

4:10 PM

Weather Report

Light Rain

50°

Temp

83%

Humidity

NNE

Direction

12 MPH

Wind

Kansas City Royals

Zack Greinke (6.10 ERA)

6-20

Season

73-95

Home

65-109

Away

2-8

Last 10

Minnesota Twins

Tyler Mahle (3.16 ERA)

15-11

Season

89-80

Home

70-102

Away

2-8

Last 10

Zack Greinke (MIN) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.1 runs per game.

Zack Greinke (MIN) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.03HR per 9 innings pitched

Tyler Mahle (KC) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 1.75HR per 9 innings pitched

Orioles (-130) vs Tigers (+108) 8.0 O/U

6:40 PM

Weather Report

Light Rain

48°

Temp

83%

Humidity

NE

Direction

8 MPH

Wind

Baltimore Orioles

Kyle Gibson (3.93 ERA)

17-8

Season

77-92

Home

71-102

Away

6-4

Last 10

Detroit Tigers

Joey Wentz (6.45 ERA)

9-15

Season

79-90

Home

69-101

Away

6-4

Last 10

Comerica Park is one of the toughest ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing just 0.79 per game

Joey Wentz (BAL) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.4 runs per game.

The Tigers bats are one of the worst in baseball ranking #30 overall

The Tigers are one of the worst run scoring teams in baseball at 3.8 per game

Cubs (-110) vs Marlins (-110) 7.5 O/U

6:40 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

86°

Temp

67%

Humidity

S

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Chicago Cubs

Hayden Wesneski (4.03 ERA)

14-10

Season

80-91

Home

75-93

Away

6-4

Last 10

Miami Marlins

Braxton Garrett (2.45 ERA)

13-13

Season

80-91

Home

61-110

Away

6-4

Last 10

Hayden Wesneski (MIA) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.01HR per 9 innings pitched

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

The Marlins are one of the worst run scoring teams in baseball at 3.7 per game

Pirates (-140) vs Nationals (+117) 9.0 O/U

7:05 PM

Weather Report

Rain, Mist

57°

Temp

89%

Humidity

ENE

Direction

16 MPH

Wind

Pittsburgh Pirates

Mitch Keller (3.53 ERA)

18-8

Season

79-93

Home

58-113

Away

3-7

Last 10

Washington Nationals

Trevor Williams (4.10 ERA)

9-15

Season

61-109

Home

65-105

Away

3-7

Last 10

Mitch Keller (PIT) has the #17 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.67 per start.

The Pirates bats are one of the worst in baseball ranking #29 overall

The Pirates are one of the worst run scoring teams in baseball at 3.8 per game

Mariners (-108) vs Blue Jays (-112) 8.5 O/U

7:07 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

48°

Temp

81%

Humidity

ENE

Direction

27 MPH

Wind

Seattle Mariners

None (nan ERA)

11-14

Season

92-78

Home

92-78

Away

6-4

Last 10

Toronto Blue Jays

None (nan ERA)

16-9

Season

100-70

Home

96-76

Away

6-4

Last 10

The Blue Jays bats are one of the best in baseball ranking #2 overall

The Blue Jays are one of the highest run scoring teams in baseball at 5.0 per game

Braves (-132) vs Mets (+110) 8.5 O/U

7:10 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

54°

Temp

63%

Humidity

E

Direction

9 MPH

Wind

Atlanta Braves

Kyle Wright (4.86 ERA)

17-9

Season

101-70

Home

99-70

Away

7-3

Last 10

New York Mets

Joey Lucchesi (2.19 ERA)

15-11

Season

103-62

Home

86-90

Away

7-3

Last 10

Ronald Acuna Jr. (ATL) is our 4th highest projected batter today with 14.2pts projected

The Braves are ranked #1 for Home Runs (1.1) per game

Joey Lucchesi (NYM) has the #30 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.0 per start.

Rays (-150) vs White Sox (+126) 8.5 O/U

7:10 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

55°

Temp

48%

Humidity

E

Direction

8 MPH

Wind

Tampa Bay Rays

Shane McClanahan (2.12 ERA)

21-5

Season

117-61

Home

87-80

Away

8-2

Last 10

Chicago White Sox

Dylan Cease (4.15 ERA)

7-19

Season

93-79

Home

87-86

Away

8-2

Last 10

Shane McClanahan (TB) is our 2nd highest projected pitcher today with 39.4pts projected

Dylan Cease (CWS) has the #29 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.17 per start.

Shane McClanahan (TB) has the #10 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 7.0 per start.

Guardians (-122) vs Red Sox (+102) 9.0 O/U

7:10 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

54°

Temp

77%

Humidity

ESE

Direction

6 MPH

Wind

Cleveland Guardians

None (nan ERA)

12-13

Season

88-81

Home

92-80

Away

6-4

Last 10

Boston Red Sox

None (nan ERA)

13-13

Season

96-75

Home

84-90

Away

6-4

Last 10

Yankees (+190) vs Rangers (-230) 7.5 O/U

8:05 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

63°

Temp

68%

Humidity

E

Direction

12 MPH

Wind

New York Yankees

Gerrit Cole (1.11 ERA)

15-11

Season

109-66

Home

92-75

Away

5-5

Last 10

Texas Rangers

Andrew Heaney (4.38 ERA)

14-11

Season

77-95

Home

64-105

Away

5-5

Last 10

Aaron Judge (NYY) is our 3rd highest projected batter today with 15.2pts projected

The Yankees are ranked #2 for Home Runs (1.1) per game

Gerrit Cole (NYY) is our 3rd highest projected pitcher today with 37.7pts projected

Gerrit Cole (NYY) has the #8 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 7.33 per start.

Phillies (+126) vs Astros (-150) 7.5 O/U

8:10 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

73°

Temp

69%

Humidity

N

Direction

6 MPH

Wind

Philadelphia Phillies

Matt Strahm (2.31 ERA)

13-13

Season

99-70

Home

80-92

Away

6-4

Last 10

Houston Astros

None (nan ERA)

14-11

Season

109-62

Home

100-73

Away

6-4

Last 10

Astros's Mauricio Dubon is on the longest hitting streak in baseball at 20 games dating back to 03/31

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

The Astros are one of the highest run scoring teams in baseball at 4.9 per game

Angels (+113) vs Brewers (-135) 9.0 O/U

8:10 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

50°

Temp

61%

Humidity

ENE

Direction

8 MPH

Wind

Los Angeles Angels

None (nan ERA)

14-12

Season

86-85

Home

73-98

Away

3-7

Last 10

Milwaukee Brewers

None (nan ERA)

16-9

Season

97-75

Home

96-76

Away

3-7

Last 10

Shohei Ohtani (LAA) is our highest projected batter today with 41.9pts projected

Mike Trout (LAA) is our 2nd highest projected batter today with 16.6pts projected

Shohei Ohtani (LAA) is our highest projected pitcher today with 41.9pts projected

Diamondbacks (-125) vs Rockies (+105) 11.5 O/U

8:40 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

41°

Temp

56%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Arizona Diamondbacks

None (nan ERA)

14-12

Season

79-94

Home

59-111

Away

4-6

Last 10

Colorado Rockies

None (nan ERA)

8-18

Season

90-79

Home

55-117

Away

4-6

Last 10

Reds (-110) vs Athletics (-110) 8.5 O/U

9:40 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

55°

Temp

89%

Humidity

WNW

Direction

7 MPH

Wind

Cincinnati Reds

None (nan ERA)

10-15

Season

83-90

Home

68-100

Away

6-4

Last 10

Oakland Athletics

JP Sears (6.23 ERA)

5-21

Season

74-100

Home

74-95

Away

6-4

Last 10

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is one of the toughest ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing just 0.86 per game

JP Sears (CIN) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.2 runs per game.

JP Sears (CIN) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.42HR per 9 innings pitched

Cardinals (+117) vs Dodgers (-140) 8.5 O/U

10:10 PM

Weather Report

Haze

57°

Temp

84%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

St. Louis Cardinals

Miles Mikolas (5.97 ERA)

10-16

Season

101-72

Home

86-83

Away

5-5

Last 10

Los Angeles Dodgers

Julio Urias (4.41 ERA)

13-13

Season

117-53

Home

108-67

Away

5-5

Last 10

Mookie Betts (LAD) is our 5th highest projected batter today with 13.6pts projected

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 1.55 per game

Miles Mikolas (LAD) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.0 runs per game.

Julio Urias (STL) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 1.93HR per 9 innings pitched

The Dodgers bats are one of the best in baseball ranking #1 overall

The Dodgers are one of the highest run scoring teams in baseball at 5.2 per game