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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 26, 2026, feature Jesús Luzardo of the Phillies 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 26, 2026
See which pitchers join Luzardo on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
- Jesús Luzardo (Phillies): 6.24 Ks, 15.70 outs, 2.07 earned runs, 4.45 hits
- Joey Cantillo (Guardians): 5.78 Ks, 16.13 outs, 2.04 earned runs, 4.13 hits
- Bryan Woo (Mariners): 5.73 Ks, 16.52 outs, 1.90 earned runs, 4.31 hits
- MacKenzie Gore (Rangers): 5.43 Ks, 14.94 outs, 2.06 earned runs, 4.15 hits
- Roki Sasaki (Dodgers): 5.17 Ks, 15.67 outs, 2.21 earned runs, 4.47 hits
- Sonny Gray (Red Sox): 5.07 Ks, 15.95 outs, 1.94 earned runs, 4.56 hits
- Dustin May (Brewers): 4.97 Ks, 16.88 outs, 2.43 earned runs, 4.78 hits
- Freddy Peralta (Rays): 4.88 Ks, 14.25 outs, 2.04 earned runs, 4.02 hits
- Grayson Rodriguez (Angels): 4.83 Ks, 13.80 outs, 2.14 earned runs, 4.31 hits
- Nick Lodolo (Reds): 4.68 Ks, 14.64 outs, 2.15 earned runs, 4.61 hits
For August 26, 2026, Luzardo tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.24, followed by Joey Cantillo at 5.78. Bryan Woo, MacKenzie Gore and Roki Sasaki 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 Wednesday'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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