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Walks · Sunday, July 5, 2026

TB @ HOU Walks matchups · Sunday, July 5, 2026

TB
TB
Tampa Bay Rays
vs
3:30 PM EDT
HOU
Houston Astros
HOU
Daikin ParkElevation 45 ftCenter Field 409 ft

TB TB Lineup

Projected lineup — order not announcedEstimated from TB's last game. Batting order is a key driver, so use discretion — this updates automatically once the official lineup posts (~2h before first pitch).

Hits / BF vs LH Batters

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.14827 BF
Season.158171 BF
Last 2 Years.134232 BF
wOBA allowed.262
Hard-Hit %34%

Hits / BF vs RH Batters

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.09521 BF
Season.029139 BF
Last 2 Years.052211 BF
wOBA allowed.336
Hard-Hit %33%

Lower hits/BF = the pitcher suppresses hits to that side. wOBA / Hard-Hit % = how hard that side squares him up.

Order · HitterMatchup

Context

Expected PAs4.65
vs SP / Bullpen~3× / ~1.7×
BallparkNeutral
WeatherNeutral

Batter · Walks / PA vs RHP.110

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.12847 PA
Season.133256 PA
Last 2 Years.103659 PA

Last 5 GamesWalks

Jun 30@ KC2
Jul 1@ KC0
Jul 2@ KC0
Jul 3@ HOU0
Jul 4@ HOU0

Opposing Starter · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs LHB.118

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.14827 PA
Season.158171 PA
Last 2 Years.134232 PA

Opposing Starter · Season13 GS

W–L6–5
ERA3.51
WHIP1.18
IP74.1
H / K / BB57 / 68 / 31

Opposing Bullpen · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs LHB.088

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.068235 PA
Season.1211089 PA
Last 2 Years.1053055 PA

Quality of Contact vs RHP

wOBA.388
Hard-Hit %39%

How well he's squaring up the ball.

Starter Allows · vs LHB

wOBA Allowed.320
Hard-Hit % Allowed39%

How hard hitters are squaring him up.

Head-to-Head0-for-2

Walks0 in 2 PA
Career Average.000
Plate Appearances2
HR · K · BB0 · 2 · 0

Projection

Projected Walks0.824

A rough estimate of walks to expect, based on how players have performed in similar matchups.

Jonathan Aranda's full player page →

Context

Expected PAs4.55
vs SP / Bullpen~3× / ~1.5×
BallparkNeutral
WeatherNeutral

Batter · Walks / PA vs RHP.080

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.06050 PA
Season.104269 PA
Last 2 Years.074878 PA

Last 5 GamesWalks

Jun 30@ KC0
Jul 1@ KC0
Jul 2@ KC0
Jul 3@ HOU0
Jul 4@ HOU1

Opposing Starter · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs RHB.072

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.09521 PA
Season.029139 PA
Last 2 Years.052211 PA

Opposing Starter · Season13 GS

W–L6–5
ERA3.51
WHIP1.18
IP74.1
H / K / BB57 / 68 / 31

Opposing Bullpen · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs RHB.099

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.112170 PA
Season.096978 PA
Last 2 Years.0793351 PA

Quality of Contact vs RHP

wOBA.389
Hard-Hit %43%

How well he's squaring up the ball.

Starter Allows · vs RHB

wOBA Allowed.343
Hard-Hit % Allowed34%

How hard hitters are squaring him up.

Head-to-Head

No Prior Matchups

Projection

Projected Walks0.7

A rough estimate of walks to expect, based on how players have performed in similar matchups.

Junior Caminero's full player page →

Context

Expected PAs4.45
vs SP / Bullpen~3× / ~1.5×
BallparkNeutral
WeatherNeutral

Batter · Walks / PA vs RHP.070

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.02639 PA
Season.079215 PA
Last 2 Years.099780 PA

Last 5 GamesWalks

Jun 28vs AZ0
Jul 1@ KC0
Jul 2@ KC0
Jul 3@ HOU0
Jul 4@ HOU2

Opposing Starter · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs LHB.118

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.14827 PA
Season.158171 PA
Last 2 Years.134232 PA

Opposing Starter · Season13 GS

W–L6–5
ERA3.51
WHIP1.18
IP74.1
H / K / BB57 / 68 / 31

Opposing Bullpen · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs LHB.088

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.068235 PA
Season.1211089 PA
Last 2 Years.1053055 PA

Quality of Contact vs RHP

wOBA.336
Hard-Hit %30%

How well he's squaring up the ball.

Starter Allows · vs LHB

wOBA Allowed.320
Hard-Hit % Allowed39%

How hard hitters are squaring him up.

Head-to-Head

No Prior Matchups

Projection

Projected Walks0.393

A rough estimate of walks to expect, based on how players have performed in similar matchups.

Cedric Mullins's full player page →

Context

Expected PAs4.35
vs SP / Bullpen~3× / ~1.3×
BallparkNeutral
WeatherNeutral

Batter · Walks / PA vs RHP.088

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.1119 PA
Season.10060 PA
Last 2 Years.06987 PA

Last 5 GamesWalks

Jun 21vs WSH0
Jun 22vs KC0
Jun 24vs KC0
Jun 30@ KC1
Jul 4@ HOU0

Opposing Starter · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs RHB.072

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.09521 PA
Season.029139 PA
Last 2 Years.052211 PA

Opposing Starter · Season13 GS

W–L6–5
ERA3.51
WHIP1.18
IP74.1
H / K / BB57 / 68 / 31

Opposing Bullpen · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs RHB.099

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.112170 PA
Season.096978 PA
Last 2 Years.0793351 PA

Quality of Contact vs RHP

wOBA.341
Hard-Hit %33%

How well he's squaring up the ball.

Starter Allows · vs RHB

wOBA Allowed.343
Hard-Hit % Allowed34%

How hard hitters are squaring him up.

Head-to-Head

No Prior Matchups

Projection

Projected Walks0.376

A rough estimate of walks to expect, based on how players have performed in similar matchups.

Ryan Vilade's full player page →

Context

Expected PAs4.25
vs SP / Bullpen~3× / ~1.2×
BallparkNeutral
WeatherNeutral
Recent Form↩ 3 games since a hit

Batter · Walks / PA vs RHP.081

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.03330 PA
Season.11172 PA
Last 2 Years.12298 PA

Last 5 GamesWalks

Jun 28vs AZ0
Jul 1@ KC0
Jul 2@ KC0
Jul 3@ HOU0
Jul 4@ HOU2

Opposing Starter · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs LHB.118

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.14827 PA
Season.158171 PA
Last 2 Years.134232 PA

Opposing Starter · Season13 GS

W–L6–5
ERA3.51
WHIP1.18
IP74.1
H / K / BB57 / 68 / 31

Opposing Bullpen · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs LHB.088

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.068235 PA
Season.1211089 PA
Last 2 Years.1053055 PA

Quality of Contact vs RHP

wOBA.286
Hard-Hit %39%

How well he's squaring up the ball.

Starter Allows · vs LHB

wOBA Allowed.320
Hard-Hit % Allowed39%

How hard hitters are squaring him up.

Head-to-Head

No Prior Matchups

Projection

Projected Walks0.439

A rough estimate of walks to expect, based on how players have performed in similar matchups.

Victor Mesa Jr.'s full player page →

Context

Expected PAs4.1
vs SP / Bullpen~2.5× / ~1.6×
BallparkNeutral
WeatherNeutral

Batter · Walks / PA vs RHP.081

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.13023 PA
Season.04394 PA
Last 2 Years.041293 PA

Last 5 GamesWalks

Jun 24vs KC0
Jun 26vs AZ0
Jun 30@ KC2
Jul 3@ HOU1
Jul 4@ HOU0

Opposing Starter · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs RHB.072

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.09521 PA
Season.029139 PA
Last 2 Years.052211 PA

Opposing Starter · Season13 GS

W–L6–5
ERA3.51
WHIP1.18
IP74.1
H / K / BB57 / 68 / 31

Opposing Bullpen · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs RHB.099

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.112170 PA
Season.096978 PA
Last 2 Years.0793351 PA

Quality of Contact vs RHP

wOBA.324
Hard-Hit %32%

How well he's squaring up the ball.

Starter Allows · vs RHB

wOBA Allowed.343
Hard-Hit % Allowed34%

How hard hitters are squaring him up.

Head-to-Head

No Prior Matchups

Projection

Projected Walks0.32

A rough estimate of walks to expect, based on how players have performed in similar matchups.

Jonny DeLuca's full player page →

Context

Expected PAs4
vs SP / Bullpen~2× / ~2×
BallparkNeutral
WeatherNeutral

Batter · Walks / PA vs RHP.094

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.06332 PA
Season.119177 PA
Last 2 Years.142274 PA

Last 5 GamesWalks

Jun 27vs AZ1
Jun 28vs AZ0
Jul 1@ KC0
Jul 2@ KC0
Jul 4@ HOU1

Opposing Starter · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs LHB.118

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.14827 PA
Season.158171 PA
Last 2 Years.134232 PA

Opposing Starter · Season13 GS

W–L6–5
ERA3.51
WHIP1.18
IP74.1
H / K / BB57 / 68 / 31

Opposing Bullpen · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs LHB.088

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.068235 PA
Season.1211089 PA
Last 2 Years.1053055 PA

Quality of Contact vs RHP

wOBA.289
Hard-Hit %28%

How well he's squaring up the ball.

Starter Allows · vs LHB

wOBA Allowed.320
Hard-Hit % Allowed39%

How hard hitters are squaring him up.

Head-to-Head

No Prior Matchups

Projection

Projected Walks0.253

A rough estimate of walks to expect, based on how players have performed in similar matchups.

Richie Palacios's full player page →

Context

Expected PAs3.9
vs SP / Bullpen~2× / ~1.9×
BallparkNeutral
WeatherNeutral

Batter · Walks / PA vs RHP.116

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.15838 PA
Season.125152 PA
Last 2 Years.115524 PA

Last 5 GamesWalks

Jun 30@ KC2
Jul 1@ KC0
Jul 2@ KC1
Jul 3@ HOU0
Jul 4@ HOU1

Opposing Starter · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs LHB.118

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.14827 PA
Season.158171 PA
Last 2 Years.134232 PA

Opposing Starter · Season13 GS

W–L6–5
ERA3.51
WHIP1.18
IP74.1
H / K / BB57 / 68 / 31

Opposing Bullpen · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs LHB.088

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.068235 PA
Season.1211089 PA
Last 2 Years.1053055 PA

Quality of Contact vs RHP

wOBA.326
Hard-Hit %37%

How well he's squaring up the ball.

Starter Allows · vs LHB

wOBA Allowed.320
Hard-Hit % Allowed39%

How hard hitters are squaring him up.

Head-to-Head

No Prior Matchups

Projection

Projected Walks0.491

A rough estimate of walks to expect, based on how players have performed in similar matchups.

Taylor Walls's full player page →

Context

Expected PAs3.8
vs SP / Bullpen~2× / ~1.8×
BallparkNeutral
WeatherNeutral

Batter · Walks / PA vs RHP.095

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.09122 PA
Season.105105 PA
Last 2 Years.135200 PA

Last 5 GamesWalks

Jun 26vs AZ0
Jun 27vs AZ0
Jul 1@ KC0
Jul 2@ KC0
Jul 4@ HOU1

Opposing Starter · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs LHB.118

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.14827 PA
Season.158171 PA
Last 2 Years.134232 PA

Opposing Starter · Season13 GS

W–L6–5
ERA3.51
WHIP1.18
IP74.1
H / K / BB57 / 68 / 31

Opposing Bullpen · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs LHB.088

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.068235 PA
Season.1211089 PA
Last 2 Years.1053055 PA

Quality of Contact vs RHP

wOBA.305
Hard-Hit %34%

How well he's squaring up the ball.

Starter Allows · vs LHB

wOBA Allowed.320
Hard-Hit % Allowed39%

How hard hitters are squaring him up.

Head-to-Head

No Prior Matchups

Projection

Projected Walks0.365

A rough estimate of walks to expect, based on how players have performed in similar matchups.

Hunter Feduccia's full player page →

HOU HOU Lineup

Projected lineup — order not announcedEstimated from HOU's last game. Batting order is a key driver, so use discretion — this updates automatically once the official lineup posts (~2h before first pitch).
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Probable pitcher not announcedMatchups for this lineup are shown neutrally for now and will sharpen automatically once the opposing starter is posted (usually a day or two before first pitch).
Order · HitterMatchup

Context

Expected PAs4.65
vs SP / Bullpen~3× / ~1.7×
BallparkNeutral
WeatherNeutral

Batter · Walks / PA vs RHP.082

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.07156 PA
Season.092282 PA
Last 2 Years.0841248 PA

Last 5 GamesWalks

Jun 29vs MIN0
Jun 30vs MIN1
Jul 1vs MIN1
Jul 3vs TB0
Jul 4vs TB2

Opposing Starter · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs RHB.085

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks
Season
Last 2 Years

Opposing Bullpen · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs RHB.052

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.033213 PA
Season.0661236 PA
Last 2 Years.0683434 PA

Quality of Contact

wOBA.301
Hard-Hit %28%

How well he's squaring up the ball.

Head-to-Head

No Prior Matchups

Projection

Projected Walks0.247

A rough estimate of walks to expect, based on how players have performed in similar matchups.

Jose Altuve's full player page →

Context

Expected PAs4.55
vs SP / Bullpen~3× / ~1.5×
BallparkNeutral
WeatherNeutral

Batter · Walks / PA vs RHP.155

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.23256 PA
Season.154383 PA
Last 2 Years.141861 PA

Last 5 GamesWalks

Jun 29vs MIN1
Jun 30vs MIN0
Jul 1vs MIN1
Jul 3vs TB0
Jul 4vs TB0

Opposing Starter · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs LHB.085

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks
Season
Last 2 Years

Opposing Bullpen · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs LHB.058

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.039230 PA
Season.0721170 PA
Last 2 Years.0763065 PA

Quality of Contact

wOBA.386
Hard-Hit %47%

How well he's squaring up the ball.

Head-to-Head

No Prior Matchups

Projection

Projected Walks0.915

A rough estimate of walks to expect, based on how players have performed in similar matchups.

Yordan Alvarez's full player page →

Context

Expected PAs4.45
vs SP / Bullpen~3× / ~1.5×
BallparkNeutral
WeatherNeutral

Batter · Walks / PA vs RHP.080

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.04961 PA
Season.095348 PA
Last 2 Years.1161090 PA

Last 5 GamesWalks

Jun 29vs MIN1
Jun 30vs MIN0
Jul 1vs MIN0
Jul 3vs TB0
Jul 4vs TB0

Opposing Starter · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs RHB.085

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks
Season
Last 2 Years

Opposing Bullpen · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs RHB.052

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.033213 PA
Season.0661236 PA
Last 2 Years.0683434 PA

Quality of Contact

wOBA.336
Hard-Hit %29%

How well he's squaring up the ball.

Head-to-Head

No Prior Matchups

Projection

Projected Walks0.296

A rough estimate of walks to expect, based on how players have performed in similar matchups.

Isaac Paredes's full player page →

Context

Expected PAs4.35
vs SP / Bullpen~3× / ~1.3×
BallparkNeutral
WeatherNeutral

Batter · Walks / PA vs RHP.092

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.11154 PA
Season.085365 PA
Last 2 Years.0781194 PA

Last 5 GamesWalks

Jun 29vs MIN0
Jun 30vs MIN1
Jul 1vs MIN0
Jul 3vs TB1
Jul 4vs TB0

Opposing Starter · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs RHB.085

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks
Season
Last 2 Years

Opposing Bullpen · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs RHB.052

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.033213 PA
Season.0661236 PA
Last 2 Years.0683434 PA

Quality of Contact

wOBA.305
Hard-Hit %35%

How well he's squaring up the ball.

Head-to-Head

No Prior Matchups

Projection

Projected Walks0.34

A rough estimate of walks to expect, based on how players have performed in similar matchups.

Christian Walker's full player page →

Context

Expected PAs4.25
vs SP / Bullpen~3× / ~1.2×
BallparkNeutral
WeatherNeutral

Batter · Walks / PA vs RHP.094

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks
Season.07713 PA
Last 2 Years.116475 PA

Last 5 GamesWalks

Jun 4vs PIT0
Jun 6vs ATH0
Jun 7vs ATH0
Jun 8@ LAA1
Jul 4vs TB0

Opposing Starter · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs LHB.085

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks
Season
Last 2 Years

Opposing Bullpen · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs LHB.058

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.039230 PA
Season.0721170 PA
Last 2 Years.0763065 PA

Quality of Contact

wOBA.322
Hard-Hit %34%

How well he's squaring up the ball.

Head-to-Head

No Prior Matchups

Projection

Projected Walks0.354

A rough estimate of walks to expect, based on how players have performed in similar matchups.

LaMonte Wade Jr.'s full player page →

Context

Expected PAs4.1
vs SP / Bullpen~2× / ~2.1×
BallparkNeutral
WeatherNeutral

Batter · Walks / PA vs RHP.072

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.04248 PA
Season.084332 PA
Last 2 Years.086825 PA

Last 5 GamesWalks

Jun 29vs MIN0
Jun 30vs MIN0
Jul 1vs MIN0
Jul 3vs TB0
Jul 4vs TB0

Opposing Starter · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs RHB.085

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks
Season
Last 2 Years

Opposing Bullpen · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs RHB.052

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.033213 PA
Season.0661236 PA
Last 2 Years.0683434 PA

Quality of Contact

wOBA.312
Hard-Hit %34%

How well he's squaring up the ball.

Head-to-Head

No Prior Matchups

Projection

Projected Walks0.274

A rough estimate of walks to expect, based on how players have performed in similar matchups.

Cam Smith's full player page →

Context

Expected PAs4
vs SP / Bullpen~2× / ~2×
BallparkNeutral
WeatherNeutral

Batter · Walks / PA vs RHP.051

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.02343 PA
Season.033153 PA
Last 2 Years.0361041 PA

Last 5 GamesWalks

Jun 28@ DET0
Jun 30vs MIN0
Jul 1vs MIN0
Jul 3vs TB0
Jul 4vs TB0

Opposing Starter · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs RHB.085

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks
Season
Last 2 Years

Opposing Bullpen · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs RHB.052

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.033213 PA
Season.0661236 PA
Last 2 Years.0683434 PA

Quality of Contact

wOBA.292
Hard-Hit %31%

How well he's squaring up the ball.

Head-to-Head

No Prior Matchups

Projection

Projected Walks0.192

A rough estimate of walks to expect, based on how players have performed in similar matchups.

Yainer Diaz's full player page →

Context

Expected PAs3.9
vs SP / Bullpen~2× / ~1.9×
BallparkNeutral
WeatherNeutral

Batter · Walks / PA vs RHP.091

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.10329 PA
Season.080112 PA
Last 2 Years.105247 PA

Last 5 GamesWalks

Jun 29vs MIN0
Jun 30vs MIN0
Jul 1vs MIN1
Jul 3vs TB0
Jul 4vs TB0

Opposing Starter · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs LHB.085

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks
Season
Last 2 Years

Opposing Bullpen · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs LHB.058

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.039230 PA
Season.0721170 PA
Last 2 Years.0763065 PA

Quality of Contact

wOBA.324
Hard-Hit %36%

How well he's squaring up the ball.

Head-to-Head

No Prior Matchups

Projection

Projected Walks0.347

A rough estimate of walks to expect, based on how players have performed in similar matchups.

Taylor Trammell's full player page →

Context

Expected PAs3.8
vs SP / Bullpen~2× / ~1.8×
BallparkNeutral
WeatherNeutral

Batter · Walks / PA vs RHP.077

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.08312 PA
Season.04982 PA
Last 2 Years.067526 PA

Last 5 GamesWalks

Jun 29vs MIN1
Jun 30vs MIN0
Jul 1vs MIN0
Jul 3vs TB0
Jul 4vs TB1

Opposing Starter · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs RHB.085

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks
Season
Last 2 Years

Opposing Bullpen · Walks allowed / Batter Faced vs RHB.052

WindowRateSample
Last 2 Weeks.033213 PA
Season.0661236 PA
Last 2 Years.0683434 PA

Quality of Contact

wOBA.287
Hard-Hit %32%

How well he's squaring up the ball.

Head-to-Head

No Prior Matchups

Projection

Projected Walks0.214

A rough estimate of walks to expect, based on how players have performed in similar matchups.

Nick Allen's full player page →