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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Chris Sale leads top pitchers for July 17, 2026
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get baseball pitcher projections today guided by expert analysis of Friday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Friday, July 17, 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 July 17, 2026
See which pitchers join Sale on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale (Braves) | 6.68 | 16.97 | 1.91 | 4.53 |
| Reid Detmers (Angels) | 5.62 | 15.30 | 2.58 | 4.91 |
| Roki Sasaki (Dodgers) | 5.46 | 15.81 | 2.57 | 4.98 |
| Gerrit Cole (Yankees) | 5.33 | 16.99 | 2.67 | 5.27 |
| Gavin Williams (Guardians) | 5.12 | 15.34 | 1.97 | 4.12 |
| Landen Roupp (Giants) | 4.98 | 14.85 | 2.00 | 4.38 |
| Michael King (Padres) | 4.86 | 14.74 | 2.50 | 5.33 |
| Sandy Alcantara (Marlins) | 4.86 | 17.13 | 2.73 | 5.91 |
| Jared Jones (Pirates) | 4.65 | 14.41 | 2.09 | 4.45 |
| Troy Melton (Tigers) | 4.65 | 14.85 | 2.28 | 4.83 |
For July 17, 2026, Sale tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.68, followed by Reid Detmers at 5.62. Roki Sasaki, Gerrit Cole and Gavin Williams 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 Friday'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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