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MLB Pitcher Strikeout Props — Friday, August 28, 2026

Top projected strikeout arms on Friday, August 28, 2026: Tarik Skubal (8.5 K), Dylan Cease (8.4 K), Shane McClanahan (7.2 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 @ CubsWrigley Field · 2:20 PM ET
Rhett Lowder
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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LHP · 8.5 K/9 · 101 Stuff+
5.5
proj K vs Reds
Favorable K matchup
Dodgers @ TigersComerica Park · 6:40 PM ET
LHP · 11 K/9 · 130 Stuff+
8.5
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Neutral matchup
@
Drew Anderson
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Marlins @ NationalsNationals Park · 6:45 PM ET
RHP · 10.5 K/9 · 112 Stuff+
5.4
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Tough K matchup
@
Jackson Kent
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Royals @ GuardiansProgressive Field · 7:10 PM ET
Michael Wacha
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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RHP · 7 K/9 · 107 Stuff+
4.1
proj K vs Royals
Tough K matchup
Astros @ MetsCiti Field · 7:10 PM ET
RHP · 9.5 K/9 · 108 Stuff+
6.2
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Neutral matchup
@
Christian Scott
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Padres @ RaysTropicana Field · 7:10 PM ET
RHP · 8.5 K/9 · 104 Stuff+
4.7
proj K vs Rays
Tough K matchup
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LHP · 11 K/9 · 125 Stuff+
7.2
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Neutral matchup
Mariners @ JaysRogers Centre · 7:15 PM ET
RHP · 7.5 K/9 · 97 Stuff+
4.2
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Tough K matchup
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RHP · 12.7 K/9 · 118 Stuff+
8.4
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Neutral matchup
Rockies @ BravesTruist Park · 7:15 PM ET
Tomoyuki Sugano
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Grant Holmes
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Sox @ YankeesYankee Stadium · 7:15 PM ET
LHP · 8.5 K/9 · 103 Stuff+
5.5
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Favorable K matchup
@
Cam Schlittler
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Rangers @ BrewersAmerican Family Field · 7:40 PM ET
LHP · 8 K/9 · 101 Stuff+
4.6
proj K vs Brewers
Tough K matchup
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Logan Henderson
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Sox @ TwinsTarget Field · 8:10 PM ET
RHP · 9.2 K/9 · 113 Stuff+
6.1
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Tough K matchup
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RHP · 7.8 K/9 · 99 Stuff+
5.2
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Neutral matchup
Pirates @ CardinalsBusch Stadium · 8:15 PM ET
RHP · 10.5 K/9 · 112 Stuff+
6.1
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Tough K matchup
@
Quinn Mathews
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Phillies @ AngelsAngel Stadium · 9:38 PM ET
Andrew Painter
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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LHP · 10.2 K/9 · 104 Stuff+
6.4
proj K vs Phillies
Neutral matchup
Orioles @ AthleticsSutter Health Park · 9:40 PM ET
Brandon Young
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Jacob Lopez
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Diamondbacks @ GiantsOracle Park · 10:15 PM ET
Kohl Drake
Outside tracked rotation — no verified projection
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Blade Tidwell
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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