MLB strikeout projections today: Chris Sale leads top pitchers for September 11, 2026

Our MLB strikeout projections for Friday, September 11, 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 September 11, 2026

See which pitchers join Sale on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.

• Chris Sale (Braves): 6.38 Ks, 16.58 outs, 1.78 earned runs, 4.22 hits
• Blake Snell (Dodgers): 5.44 Ks, 14.33 outs, 1.62 earned runs, 3.37 hits
• Dustin May (Brewers): 5.19 Ks, 16.94 outs, 2.23 earned runs, 4.59 hits
• Aaron Nola (Phillies): 5.09 Ks, 15.98 outs, 2.48 earned runs, 5.24 hits
• Sonny Gray (Red Sox): 5.08 Ks, 15.61 outs, 2.11 earned runs, 5.01 hits
• Carlos Rodón (Yankees): 4.99 Ks, 14.92 outs, 2.17 earned runs, 4.12 hits
• MacKenzie Gore (Rangers): 4.97 Ks, 14.39 outs, 2.53 earned runs, 4.98 hits
• Framber Valdez (Tigers): 4.94 Ks, 17.77 outs, 2.23 earned runs, 5.22 hits
• Nolan McLean (Mets): 4.84 Ks, 14.92 outs, 2.37 earned runs, 4.83 hits
• Robbie Ray (Padres): 4.74 Ks, 14.99 outs, 2.12 earned runs, 4.59 hits

For September 11, 2026, Sale tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.38, followed by Blake Snell at 5.44. Dustin May, Aaron Nola and Sonny Gray 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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