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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Tarik Skubal leads top pitchers for July 18, 2026
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get baseball pitcher projections today driven by expert analysis of Saturday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Saturday, July 18, 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 18, 2026
See which pitchers join Skubal on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal (Tigers) | 7.45 | 17.73 | 1.61 | 4.15 |
| Logan Webb (Giants) | 5.99 | 17.76 | 1.93 | 5.19 |
| Jesús Luzardo (Phillies) | 5.83 | 16.42 | 2.22 | 4.70 |
| Bryan Woo (Mariners) | 5.72 | 17.41 | 1.80 | 4.09 |
| MacKenzie Gore (Rangers) | 5.61 | 14.94 | 2.47 | 4.98 |
| Ian Seymour (Rays) | 5.47 | 18.10 | 2.79 | 5.81 |
| Sean Manaea (Mets) | 5.45 | 15.64 | 2.74 | 5.36 |
| Emmet Sheehan (Dodgers) | 5.45 | 14.48 | 2.25 | 4.16 |
| Spencer Arrighetti (Astros) | 5.12 | 15.00 | 2.67 | 4.95 |
| Grayson Rodriguez (Angels) | 5.02 | 13.99 | 2.38 | 4.78 |
For July 18, 2026, Skubal tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 7.45, followed by Logan Webb at 5.99. Jesús Luzardo, Bryan Woo 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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