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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Jesús Luzardo leads top pitchers for July 9, 2026
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get baseball pitcher projections today guided by expert analysis of Thursday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Thursday, July 9, 2026, feature Jesús Luzardo 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 July 9, 2026
See which pitchers join Luzardo on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Luzardo (Phillies) | 6.11 | 16.20 | 2.31 | 4.85 |
| Sean Manaea (Mets) | 5.40 | 16.04 | 2.50 | 4.75 |
| Reid Detmers (Angels) | 5.38 | 15.47 | 2.45 | 4.76 |
| Nathan Eovaldi (Rangers) | 5.35 | 17.03 | 2.11 | 4.66 |
| Gavin Williams (Guardians) | 5.11 | 14.96 | 2.33 | 4.75 |
| Framber Valdez (Tigers) | 5.09 | 18.23 | 2.37 | 5.54 |
| Brady Singer (Reds) | 4.72 | 14.32 | 2.93 | 5.80 |
| David Peterson (Cubs) | 4.62 | 15.86 | 2.25 | 5.14 |
| Bailey Ober (Twins) | 4.58 | 15.35 | 2.71 | 5.51 |
| Merrill Kelly (Diamondbacks) | 4.57 | 15.90 | 2.44 | 5.52 |
For July 9, 2026, Luzardo tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.11, followed by Sean Manaea at 5.40. Reid Detmers, Nathan Eovaldi 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.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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