# MLB Batter vs Pitcher Matchups: August 4, 2026 > Who owns their matchup tonight? 15 games analyzed through career H2H batting average, OPS, and strikeout rate. Matt Olson tops the board. Updated daily. **Date:** 2026-08-04 **Author:** HeatCheck HQ **Tags:** MLB, Batter vs Pitcher, H2H Matchups, MLB Props, Daily Picks, Player Props **Full article:** https://heatcheckhq.io/blog/mlb-h2h-matchups-aug-4-2026 **Live picks & dashboards:** https://heatcheckhq.io --- **Today's best MLB batter vs pitcher matchup picks for Tuesday, August 4, 2026** are Matt Olson (Score: 82, 0.400 AVG, 1.500 OPS in 5 career AB vs Ryan Gusto), Alex Bregman (Score: 81, 0.500 AVG, 1.500 OPS in 12 career AB vs Tarik Skubal), Nick Loftin (Score: 73, 0.400 AVG, 1.133 OPS in 5 career AB vs Joe Ryan). Rankings are generated by HeatCheck HQ's five factor career H2H scoring model, updated daily. # MLB Batter vs Pitcher Matchups: August 4, 2026 67 career matchups scored, 15 games. Here's where history favors the hitter. ## Hitters to Watch Today - **Matt Olson**: .400 AVG & 1.500 OPS with 1 HR in 5 AB vs. Ryan Gusto - **Alex Bregman**: .500 AVG & 1.500 OPS with 1 HR in 12 AB vs. Tarik Skubal | 1+ Hit (minus 186) - **Nick Loftin**: .400 AVG & 1.133 OPS with 0 HR in 5 AB vs. Joe Ryan | 1+ Hit (minus 194) - **Ezequiel Tovar**: .357 AVG & 1.295 OPS with 2 HR in 14 AB vs. Freddy Peralta | 1+ Hit (minus 167) - **Corbin Carroll**: .417 AVG & 1.052 OPS with 0 HR in 12 AB vs. Randy Vásquez - **Hunter Goodman**: .200 AVG & 1.300 OPS with 1 HR in 5 AB vs. Freddy Peralta | 1+ Hit (minus 226) > **Yesterday's H2H matchups:** [MLB H2H Matchups: August 3](/blog/mlb-h2h-matchups-aug-3-2026) ## Tonight's Slate | Matchup | Pitchers | Time | |---------|----------|------| | Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles | Grayson Rodriguez vs TBD | 6:35 PM ET | | New York Mets at Cleveland Guardians | Sean Manaea vs Joey Cantillo | 6:40 PM ET | | Athletics at Cincinnati Reds | J.T. Ginn vs Brady Singer | 6:40 PM ET | | Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies | Zack Littell vs Jesús Luzardo | 6:40 PM ET | | St. Louis Cardinals at New York Yankees | Hunter Dobbins vs Ryan Weathers | 7:05 PM ET | | Chicago White Sox at Boston Red Sox | Davis Martin vs Patrick Sandoval | 7:10 PM ET | | Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves | Ryan Gusto vs Grant Holmes | 7:15 PM ET | | Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals | Joe Ryan vs Randy Dobnak | 7:40 PM ET | | Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers | Jared Jones vs Logan Henderson | 7:40 PM ET | | Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs | Tarik Skubal vs Javier Assad | 8:05 PM ET | | San Francisco Giants at Texas Rangers | Blade Tidwell vs MacKenzie Gore | 8:05 PM ET | | Toronto Blue Jays at Houston Astros | Trey Yesavage vs Hayden Wesneski | 8:10 PM ET | | Tampa Bay Rays at Colorado Rockies | Freddy Peralta vs Gabriel Hughes | 8:40 PM ET | | San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks | Randy Vásquez vs Eduardo Rodriguez | 9:40 PM ET | | Detroit Tigers at Seattle Mariners | TBD vs Emerson Hancock | 9:40 PM ET | ## 1. Matt Olson (ATL) vs Ryan Gusto (RHP) 0.400 AVG, 1.500 OPS in 5 career AB | Truist Park *Career: 2-for-5 · .400 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.500 OPS · 1 K · 1 BB* Olson is 2-for-5 (.400) lifetime against Gusto. He sees this pitcher well and the at bats keep coming back as hits. Tiny sample, so treat it as directional, not definitive. A home run every 5 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. The take is simple. History sides hard with Olson here. I want him in my lineup tonight. ## 2. Alex Bregman (CHC) vs Tarik Skubal (LHP) 0.500 AVG, 1.500 OPS in 12 career AB | Wrigley Field | **1+ Hit (minus 186)** *Career: 6-for-12 · .500 · 1 HR · 3 XBH · 1.500 OPS · 2 K* When OPS hits 1.500 in a career H2H sample, you take it seriously. Bregman is 6-for-12 against Skubal with the kind of contact that drives runs. Moderate sample, and a real pattern is emerging. A home run every 12 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. 3 extra base hits in 12 AB. When he connects, the ball gets out of the infield in a hurry. The take is simple. History sides hard with Bregman here. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## 3. Nick Loftin (KC) vs Joe Ryan (RHP) 0.400 AVG, 1.133 OPS in 5 career AB | Kauffman Stadium | **1+ Hit (minus 194)** *Career: 2-for-5 · .400 · 2 XBH · 1.133 OPS* Career batting average against Ryan: .400 in 5 AB. Loftin has the kind of pitch recognition on this arm that does not show up against the rest of the league. Tiny sample, so treat it as directional, not definitive. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 194). When the sample says this much, you trust it. Loftin has Ryan's number. I'm on his hit prop tonight. > Look up any pitcher vs batter career history on the [Hitter vs Pitcher dashboard](/mlb/hitting-stats). ## 4. Ezequiel Tovar (COL) vs Freddy Peralta (RHP) 0.357 AVG, 1.295 OPS in 14 career AB | Coors Field | **1+ Hit (minus 167)** *Career: 5-for-14 · .357 · 2 HR · 3 XBH · 1.295 OPS · 3 K · 1 BB* A 1.295 career OPS against a single pitcher is rare, and Tovar owns it against Peralta across 14 at bats. That is run producing dominance, not noise. Moderate sample, and a real pattern is emerging. A home run every 7 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. 3 extra base hits in 14 AB. When he connects, the ball gets out of the infield in a hurry. When the sample says this much, you trust it. Tovar has Peralta's number. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## 5. Corbin Carroll (AZ) vs Randy Vásquez (RHP) 0.417 AVG, 1.052 OPS in 12 career AB | Chase Field *Career: 5-for-12 · .417 · 3 XBH · 1.052 OPS* Career batting average against Vásquez: .417 in 12 AB. Carroll has the kind of pitch recognition on this arm that does not show up against the rest of the league. Moderate sample, and a real pattern is emerging. Only 0 strikeouts in 12 AB shows the eye is dialed in here. 3 extra base hits in 12 AB. When he connects, the ball gets out of the infield in a hurry. When the sample says this much, you trust it. Carroll has Vásquez's number. I want him in my lineup tonight. ## 6. Hunter Goodman (COL) vs Freddy Peralta (RHP) 0.200 AVG, 1.300 OPS in 5 career AB | Coors Field | **1+ Hit (minus 226)** *Career: 1-for-5 · .200 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.300 OPS · 1 K · 3 BB* Career batting average against Peralta: .200 in 5 AB. Goodman has the kind of pitch recognition on this arm that does not show up against the rest of the league. Tiny sample, so treat it as directional, not definitive. A home run every 5 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Played at Coors Field, which amplifies any offensive edge. Verdict: give me Goodman every time he steps in against Peralta. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## 7. Ozzie Albies (ATL) vs Ryan Gusto (RHP) 0.333 AVG, 1.166 OPS in 6 career AB | Truist Park *Career: 2-for-6 · .333 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.166 OPS · 2 K* A 1.166 career OPS against a single pitcher is rare, and Albies owns it against Gusto across 6 at bats. That is run producing dominance, not noise. Small sample, but the dominance is notable. A home run every 6 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. The take is simple. History sides hard with Albies here. I want him in my lineup tonight. ## 8. Rhys Hoskins (CLE) vs Sean Manaea (LHP) 0.200 AVG, 1.000 OPS in 5 career AB | Progressive Field | **1+ Hit (minus 130)** *Career: 1-for-5 · .200 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.000 OPS · 1 K* .200 is a real number when it holds up over 5 at bats. Hoskins sees something against Manaea that other hitters do not. Tiny sample, so treat it as directional, not definitive. A home run every 5 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 130). When the sample says this much, you trust it. Hoskins has Manaea's number. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## Hit Props to Consider - **Alex Bregman 1+ Hit (minus 186)**: 0.500 career AVG vs Tarik Skubal (12 AB). Implied: 65%. - **Nick Loftin 1+ Hit (minus 194)**: 0.400 career AVG vs Joe Ryan (5 AB). Implied: 66%. - **Ezequiel Tovar 1+ Hit (minus 167)**: 0.357 career AVG vs Freddy Peralta (14 AB). Implied: 63%. - **Hunter Goodman 1+ Hit (minus 226)**: 0.200 career AVG vs Freddy Peralta (5 AB). Implied: 69%. - **Rhys Hoskins 1+ Hit (minus 130)**: 0.200 career AVG vs Sean Manaea (5 AB). Implied: 57%. *Lines via Draftkings. Always shop for the best number. Confirm starting pitcher before betting.* ## Related Guides - [Hitter vs Pitcher Matchup Guide](/blog/hitter-vs-pitcher-matchup-guide) - [Finding Undervalued HR Hitters](/blog/finding-undervalued-home-run-hitters) - [MLB Stats Explained](/blog/mlb-stats-explained) ## Find More Matchups These are today's top career advantages, but every game has matchups worth looking into. Check out the [Hitter vs Pitcher dashboard](/mlb/hitting-stats) to search any batter vs pitcher career history, view full lineup matchups, and explore Statcast data for every game on the slate. Always confirm lineups and starting pitchers before placing any bets. A different arm on the mound changes the entire matchup profile, and career sample size matters. Matchups with 10 or more at bats carry significantly more weight than those with only five or six. 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