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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Chris Sale leads top pitchers for August 21, 2026
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get baseball pitcher projections today guided by expert analysis of Friday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Friday, August 21, 2026, feature Chris Sale of the Braves 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 21, 2026
See which pitchers join Sale on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
- Chris Sale (Braves): 6.77 Ks, 16.59 outs, 1.91 earned runs, 4.61 hits
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Dodgers): 5.88 Ks, 17.44 outs, 1.98 earned runs, 4.20 hits
- MacKenzie Gore (Rangers): 5.80 Ks, 15.48 outs, 2.06 earned runs, 4.14 hits
- Jacob Misiorowski (Brewers): 5.61 Ks, 14.43 outs, 1.93 earned runs, 3.66 hits
- Jesús Luzardo (Phillies): 5.59 Ks, 16.48 outs, 2.12 earned runs, 4.49 hits
- Reid Detmers (Angels): 5.44 Ks, 14.95 outs, 2.71 earned runs, 5.27 hits
- Sean Manaea (Mets): 5.31 Ks, 16.03 outs, 2.36 earned runs, 4.60 hits
- Logan Webb (Giants): 5.27 Ks, 17.77 outs, 2.02 earned runs, 5.55 hits
- Freddy Peralta (Rays): 5.22 Ks, 14.64 outs, 2.06 earned runs, 4.18 hits
- Joey Cantillo (Guardians): 5.16 Ks, 16.69 outs, 2.31 earned runs, 4.57 hits
For August 21, 2026, Sale tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.77, followed by Yoshinobu Yamamoto at 5.88. MacKenzie Gore, Jacob Misiorowski and Jesús Luzardo 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.
Plus, check out the other side of the action with Friday's top 10 home run predictions.
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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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