MLB strikeout projections today: Chris Sale leads top pitchers for September 4, 2026

Our MLB strikeout projections for Friday, September 4, 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 4, 2026

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

• Chris Sale (Braves): 6.28 Ks, 16.67 outs, 1.74 earned runs, 4.13 hits
• Logan Gilbert (Mariners): 5.69 Ks, 15.55 outs, 1.62 earned runs, 3.69 hits
• Blake Snell (Dodgers): 5.32 Ks, 14.15 outs, 1.73 earned runs, 3.39 hits
• Cristopher Sánchez (Phillies): 5.20 Ks, 17.28 outs, 1.85 earned runs, 4.75 hits
• Max Fried (Yankees): 4.98 Ks, 17.22 outs, 1.84 earned runs, 4.52 hits
• Nolan McLean (Mets): 4.75 Ks, 15.57 outs, 1.98 earned runs, 4.08 hits
• Jared Jones (Pirates): 4.73 Ks, 14.09 outs, 1.99 earned runs, 4.28 hits
• ** Suarez (Red Sox):** 4.67 Ks, 15.89 outs, 2.09 earned runs, 5.20 hits
• Nick Martinez (Rays): 4.66 Ks, 19.03 outs, 2.90 earned runs, 6.39 hits
• Shane Baz (Orioles): 4.57 Ks, 14.23 outs, 2.33 earned runs, 4.71 hits

For September 4, 2026, Sale tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.28, followed by Logan Gilbert at 5.69. Blake Snell, Cristopher Sánchez and Max Fried 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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