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MLB Pitcher Strikeout Props — Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Top projected strikeout arms on Wednesday, May 20, 2026: Chris Sale (7.9 K), Sean Burke (6.7 K), Kyle Harrison (6.4 K). Projected strikeouts for every probable starter, adjusted for opponent K-rate and ballpark. 15 games on the slate.

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Projected starters

Reds @ PhilliesCitizens Bank Park · 1:05 PM ET
LHP · 7.1 K/9 · 95 Stuff+
4.1
proj K vs Phillies
Neutral matchup
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RHP · 9.4 K/9 · 115 Stuff+
5.6
proj K vs Reds
Neutral matchup
Orioles @ RaysTropicana Field · 1:10 PM ET
RHP · 8 K/9 · 114 Stuff+
4.4
proj K vs Rays
Tough K matchup
@
Steven Matz
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Astros @ TwinsTarget Field · 1:40 PM ET
Mike Burrows
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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RHP · 10 K/9 · 110 Stuff+
6.2
proj K vs Astros
Neutral matchup
Rangers @ RockiesCoors Field · 3:10 PM ET
Jack Leiter
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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LHP · 7.5 K/9 · 94 Stuff+
4.5
proj K vs Rangers
Neutral matchup
Giants @ DiamondbacksChase Field · 3:40 PM ET
RHP · 9.5 K/9 · 107 Stuff+
6.2
proj K vs Diamondbacks
Neutral matchup
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RHP · 6 K/9 · 104 Stuff+
3.5
proj K vs Giants
Tough K matchup
Sox @ MarinersT-Mobile Park · 4:10 PM ET
RHP · 9.8 K/9 · 98 Stuff+
6.7
proj K vs Mariners
Neutral matchup
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RHP · 7.5 K/9 · 97 Stuff+
5.0
proj K vs Sox
Neutral matchup
Guardians @ TigersComerica Park · 6:40 PM ET
RHP · 7 K/9 · 107 Stuff+
4.4
proj K vs Tigers
Neutral matchup
@
TBD
Probable not announced
Braves @ MarlinsloanDepot park · 6:40 PM ET
LHP · 11 K/9 · 115 Stuff+
7.9
proj K vs Marlins
Favorable K matchup
@
Janson Junk
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Mets @ NationalsNationals Park · 6:45 PM ET
Zac Thornton
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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RHP · 7.5 K/9 · 98 Stuff+
4.7
proj K vs Mets
Neutral matchup
Jays @ YankeesYankee Stadium · 7:05 PM ET
Trey Yesavage
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Cam Schlittler
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Sox @ RoyalsKauffman Stadium · 7:40 PM ET
LHP · 8.6 K/9 · 102 Stuff+
5.0
proj K vs Royals
Tough K matchup
@
Michael Wacha
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Brewers @ CubsWrigley Field · 7:40 PM ET
LHP · 10.2 K/9 · 108 Stuff+
6.4
proj K vs Cubs
Tough K matchup
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RHP · 10 K/9 · 108 Stuff+
5.3
proj K vs Brewers
Neutral matchup
Pirates @ CardinalsBusch Stadium · 7:45 PM ET
Carmen Mlodzinski
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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RHP · 6.2 K/9 · 97 Stuff+
3.9
proj K vs Pirates
Neutral matchup
Dodgers @ PadresPetco Park · 8:40 PM ET
Shohei Ohtani
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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RHP · 8.5 K/9 · 101 Stuff+
4.9
proj K vs Dodgers
Tough K matchup
Athletics @ AngelsAngel Stadium · 9:38 PM ET
RHP · 8 K/9 · 100 Stuff+
5.3
proj K vs Angels
Favorable K matchup
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Jack Kochanowicz
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Proj K reflects each pitcher's baseline rate adjusted for the opposing lineup's strikeout rate vs. that hand (L3) and the ballpark's strikeout environment (L4). Game-day weather (L2) is applied in the live engine. For entertainment purposes only.

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