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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Zack Wheeler leads top pitchers for August 2, 2026
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get baseball pitcher projections today driven by expert analysis of Sunday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Sunday, August 2, 2026, feature Zack Wheeler 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 2, 2026
See which pitchers join Wheeler on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler (Phillies) | 6.29 | 17.61 | 1.94 | 4.56 |
| Jacob Misiorowski (Brewers) | 5.76 | 14.58 | 1.95 | 3.57 |
| Gerrit Cole (Yankees) | 5.48 | 17.63 | 2.11 | 4.38 |
| Chase Burns (Reds) | 5.39 | 14.03 | 1.92 | 4.01 |
| George Kirby (Mariners) | 5.29 | 15.75 | 1.73 | 4.10 |
| Emmet Sheehan (Dodgers) | 5.24 | 14.75 | 2.02 | 3.75 |
| Taj Bradley (Twins) | 5.08 | 14.73 | 2.26 | 4.64 |
| Michael King (Padres) | 4.91 | 15.34 | 1.99 | 4.30 |
| Kyle Bradish (Orioles) | 4.88 | 13.99 | 1.93 | 4.41 |
| Gavin Williams (Guardians) | 4.86 | 15.20 | 1.98 | 4.16 |
For August 2, 2026, Wheeler tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.29, followed by Jacob Misiorowski at 5.76. Gerrit Cole, Chase Burns 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.
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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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