Pitchers and Powerhouses: Unlocking Today’s Top MLB Picks and Projections for a Winning Lineup
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We have a total of 8 games today with the day's first pitch scheduled for 1:10 PM EST when the Braves take on the Mets at Citi Field. Early projections are for the Blue Jays and Red Sox to lead the day in runs scored while Braves and Mets should be a pitching dual with one of the lowest projected run totals of the day.
Baseball's Top 5 Hottest Hitters

Cody Bellinger
AVG: 0.297 HR: 7 RBI:18
The hottest player in the league is currently Cody Bellinger who in the last 14 days has gone 15 for 42 with 5 HRs and 9 RBIs. Today Cody Bellinger is facing Josiah Gray with a 2.67 ERA.

Nico Hoerner
AVG: 0.328 HR: 2 RBI:17
Up next at #2 is Nico Hoerner who in the last two weeks has batted 21 for 63 (0.333) with 2 HRs and 14 RBIs.He goes up against Josiah Gray with 2.67 ERA who last started on 04/28 when he allowed 1 runs on 3 after facing 24 batters.

Alex Verdugo
AVG: 0.308 HR: 4 RBI:17
Alex Verdugo has been on a hot streak knocking in 11 RBIs and 3 HRs while going 18 for 58 (0.310) over the last couple weeks.He is going to see Chris Bassitt with a 5.18 ERA today. Last time Chris Bassitt started was on 04/28 when he allowed 4 runs on 2 hits after facing 21 batters.

Jeremy Pena
AVG: 0.241 HR: 6 RBI:16
Next up is Jeremy Pena who has recently hit 13 for 49 (0.265) including 7 RBIs. He is going to see Alex Cobb with a 2.43 ERA today. Last time Alex Cobb pitched was 04/28 when he allowed 3 runs on 7 hits in 5.0 innings.

Patrick Wisdom
AVG: 0.250 HR: 10 RBI:20
Getting into the bottom of the top 5 list is Patrick Wisdom who is recently 13 for 49 (0.265) including 12 RBIs and 5 HRs. He hits against Josiah Gray who pitched last on 04/28 allowing 1 runs on 3 hits in 6.0 innings.
Braves (-115) vs Mets (-105) 7.5 O/U
1:10 PM
Weather ReportPartly cloudy |
55°Temp |
55%Humidity |
WSWDirection |
2 MPHWind |
![]() Atlanta BravesNone (nan ERA) |
18-9Season |
101-70Home |
100-70Away |
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![]() New York MetsNone (nan ERA) |
15-12Season |
103-63Home |
86-90Away |
7-3Last 10 |
Braves (-115) vs Mets (-105) 7.5 O/U
4:10 PM
Weather ReportPartly cloudy |
55°Temp |
55%Humidity |
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2 MPHWind |
![]() Atlanta BravesNone (nan ERA) |
18-9Season |
101-70Home |
100-70Away |
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![]() New York MetsNone (nan ERA) |
15-12Season |
103-63Home |
86-90Away |
7-3Last 10 |
Guardians (+111) vs Yankees (-133) 8.5 O/U
7:05 PM
Weather ReportPartly cloudy |
55°Temp |
47%Humidity |
WSWDirection |
17 MPHWind |
![]() Cleveland GuardiansNone (nan ERA) |
13-15Season |
88-81Home |
93-82Away |
7-3Last 10 |
![]() New York YankeesNestor Cortes (4.91 ERA) |
15-14Season |
109-66Home |
92-78Away |
7-3Last 10 |
Cubs (-140) vs Nationals (+117) 8.5 O/U
7:05 PM
Weather ReportPartly cloudy |
57°Temp |
44%Humidity |
WSWDirection |
15 MPHWind |
![]() Chicago CubsJustin Steele (1.49 ERA) |
14-13Season |
80-91Home |
75-96Away |
3-7Last 10 |
![]() Washington NationalsJosiah Gray (2.67 ERA) |
10-17Season |
62-111Home |
65-105Away |
3-7Last 10 |
Blue Jays (-155) vs Red Sox (+130) 9.5 O/U
7:10 PM
Weather ReportLight Rain, Mist |
57°Temp |
81%Humidity |
WSWDirection |
27 MPHWind |
![]() Toronto Blue JaysChris Bassitt (5.18 ERA) |
18-10Season |
102-71Home |
96-76Away |
6-4Last 10 |
![]() Boston Red SoxChris Sale (6.75 ERA) |
15-14Season |
98-76Home |
84-90Away |
6-4Last 10 |
Giants (+153) vs Astros (-185) 9.0 O/U
8:10 PM
Weather ReportSunny |
72°Temp |
61%Humidity |
ENEDirection |
2 MPHWind |
![]() San Francisco GiantsAlex Cobb (2.43 ERA) |
11-16Season |
101-71Home |
92-81Away |
6-4Last 10 |
![]() Houston AstrosJose Urquidy (5.20 ERA) |
15-13Season |
110-64Home |
100-73Away |
6-4Last 10 |
Reds (+195) vs Padres (-240) 8.5 O/U
9:40 PM
Weather ReportOvercast |
57°Temp |
83%Humidity |
SDirection |
9 MPHWind |
![]() Cincinnati RedsNick Lodolo (6.16 ERA) |
12-16Season |
83-90Home |
70-101Away |
6-4Last 10 |
![]() San Diego PadresYu Darvish (3.60 ERA) |
15-14Season |
93-81Home |
83-88Away |
6-4Last 10 |
Phillies (+141) vs Dodgers (-170) 8.5 O/U
10:10 PM
Weather ReportMist |
57°Temp |
93%Humidity |
NDirection |
2 MPHWind |
![]() Philadelphia PhilliesBailey Falter (5.01 ERA) |
15-14Season |
99-70Home |
82-93Away |
5-5Last 10 |
![]() Los Angeles DodgersNoah Syndergaard (6.32 ERA) |
16-13Season |
120-53Home |
108-67Away |
5-5Last 10 |
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