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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Tarik Skubal leads top pitchers for July 12, 2026
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get baseball pitcher projections today backed by expert analysis of Sunday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Sunday, July 12, 2026, feature Tarik Skubal of the Tigers 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 July 12, 2026
See which pitchers join Skubal on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal (Tigers) | 6.80 | 17.21 | 1.82 | 4.78 |
| Paul Skenes (Pirates) | 6.06 | 15.52 | 1.85 | 4.78 |
| Zack Wheeler (Phillies) | 6.02 | 17.63 | 2.03 | 4.63 |
| Ian Seymour (Rays) | 5.87 | 18.10 | 2.68 | 5.48 |
| MacKenzie Gore (Rangers) | 5.64 | 15.12 | 2.33 | 4.69 |
| Joey Cantillo (Guardians) | 5.42 | 16.04 | 2.49 | 5.27 |
| José Soriano (Angels) | 5.17 | 16.07 | 2.92 | 6.18 |
| Emmet Sheehan (Dodgers) | 5.10 | 14.84 | 2.03 | 3.77 |
| Kevin Gausman (Blue Jays) | 5.09 | 16.52 | 2.21 | 4.91 |
| Taj Bradley (Twins) | 4.97 | 14.92 | 2.44 | 4.86 |
For July 12, 2026, Skubal tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.80, followed by Paul Skenes at 6.06. Zack Wheeler, Ian Seymour and MacKenzie Gore 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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