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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Chris Sale leads top pitchers for September 23, 2026
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get baseball pitcher projections today driven by expert analysis of Wednesday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Wednesday, September 23, 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 23, 2026
See which pitchers join Sale on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
- Chris Sale (Braves): 6.68 Ks, 16.59 outs, 1.77 earned runs, 4.21 hits
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Dodgers): 5.57 Ks, 17.09 outs, 1.88 earned runs, 3.97 hits
- Ian Seymour (Rays): 5.36 Ks, 17.52 outs, 2.76 earned runs, 5.33 hits
- Gerrit Cole (Yankees): 5.27 Ks, 17.26 outs, 2.11 earned runs, 4.16 hits
- George Kirby (Mariners): 5.18 Ks, 15.35 outs, 1.68 earned runs, 3.97 hits
- Sonny Gray (Red Sox): 5.10 Ks, 16.04 outs, 1.88 earned runs, 4.46 hits
- Aaron Nola (Phillies): 5.06 Ks, 16.13 outs, 2.40 earned runs, 5.06 hits
- Framber Valdez (Tigers): 4.98 Ks, 18.01 outs, 2.10 earned runs, 4.92 hits
- Kevin Gausman (Cubs): 4.97 Ks, 16.43 outs, 1.93 earned runs, 4.25 hits
- Robbie Ray (Padres): 4.78 Ks, 14.79 outs, 2.43 earned runs, 4.75 hits
For September 23, 2026, Sale tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.68, followed by Yoshinobu Yamamoto at 5.57. Ian Seymour, Gerrit Cole and George Kirby 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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