MLB strikeout projections today: Tarik Skubal leads top pitchers for August 4, 2026
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Our MLB strikeout projections for Tuesday, August 4, 2026, feature Tarik Skubal of the Dodgers as the top projected pitcher, according to Dimers Pro’s latest simulation data.
Today’s pitching projections are powered by our MLB model, which simulates every game thousands of times to estimate outcomes like strikeouts, outs recorded, and earned runs allowed.
Strikeout projections for August 4, 2026
See which pitchers join Skubal on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal (Dodgers) | 6.83 | 17.31 | 1.67 | 4.44 |
| Jesús Luzardo (Phillies) | 5.79 | 16.34 | 2.20 | 4.65 |
| Joey Cantillo (Guardians) | 5.52 | 16.30 | 2.13 | 4.47 |
| Sean Manaea (Mets) | 5.33 | 15.96 | 2.33 | 4.61 |
| MacKenzie Gore (Rangers) | 5.26 | 15.49 | 2.05 | 4.14 |
| Joe Ryan (Twins) | 5.16 | 15.35 | 2.34 | 4.89 |
| Grant Holmes (Braves) | 4.92 | 15.46 | 2.42 | 5.03 |
| Freddy Peralta (Rays) | 4.91 | 14.67 | 2.35 | 4.45 |
| Jared Jones (Pirates) | 4.70 | 14.25 | 2.11 | 4.49 |
| J.T. Ginn (Athletics) | 4.61 | 13.77 | 2.51 | 5.08 |
For August 4, 2026, Skubal tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.83, followed by Jesús Luzardo at 5.79. Joey Cantillo, Sean Manaea and MacKenzie Gore round out the top five.
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