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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Paul Skenes leads top pitchers for August 5, 2026
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get baseball pitcher projections today backed by expert analysis of Wednesday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, feature Paul Skenes of the Pirates 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 5, 2026
See which pitchers join Skenes on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes (Pirates) | 6.21 | 15.95 | 1.57 | 4.03 |
| Drew Anderson (Tigers) | 6.17 | 15.48 | 2.13 | 4.40 |
| Bryan Woo (Mariners) | 6.00 | 17.20 | 1.84 | 4.18 |
| Hunter Brown (Astros) | 5.61 | 16.94 | 1.98 | 4.61 |
| Jacob Lopez (Athletics) | 5.59 | 15.05 | 2.89 | 5.56 |
| Reid Detmers (Angels) | 5.58 | 15.14 | 2.58 | 5.15 |
| Sonny Gray (Red Sox) | 5.26 | 16.01 | 2.18 | 5.17 |
| Tanner Bibee (Guardians) | 5.05 | 16.51 | 2.33 | 5.14 |
| Eric Lauer (Dodgers) | 5.04 | 16.71 | 2.77 | 5.76 |
| Kyle Harrison (Brewers) | 4.92 | 13.99 | 1.89 | 3.65 |
For August 5, 2026, Skenes tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.21, followed by Drew Anderson at 6.17. Bryan Woo, Hunter Brown and Jacob Lopez round out the top five.
Want to explore the full slate? Check out today’s MLB pitcher projections to sort by strikeouts, outs, or earned runs for every starter.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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