CBS Sports analysts target Albies and Merrill for home run props on Sunday
Atlanta’s Ozzie Albies and San Diego’s Jackson Merrill are highlighted as top home run candidates against Washington and Texas, respectively.
CBS Sports analysts have identified Atlanta Braves infielder Ozzie Albies and San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill as top home run prop bets for Major League Baseball games on Sunday, 24 May. The recommendations are based on specific pitcher-batter matchups and recent performance trends, with the source text referring to Merrill as "Neto".
Albies is selected to hit a home run against Washington Nationals starter Foster Griffin. The rationale includes Albies' strong batting average of .293 and OPS of .814 against left-handed pitching, alongside Griffin's recent struggles, having allowed 15 runs and five home runs over his previous three starts. Albies has hit eight home runs this season, with four occurring at home, and has not hit a home run in the three weeks prior to this report.
Jackson Merrill is recommended to hit a home run against Texas Rangers starter MacKenzie Gore. The recommendation cites Merrill's recent form, including two home runs on Friday, and concerns regarding Gore's potential early exit due to a latissimus dorsi injury. Merrill has hit two home runs off left-handed pitchers this season, maintaining an .862 OPS against them.
The SportsLine Projection Model projects Merrill for 0.9 hits and 1.74 total bases in the matchup. Foster Griffin holds a 5-2 record with a 4.02 ERA for the Nationals, while MacKenzie Gore holds a 3-4 record with a 4.78 ERA for the Rangers.
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