Which pitcher has the best strikeout matchup today (Friday, June 5, 2026)?

Reid Detmers (LAA) — top of the board at 100, projected for about 6.1 K against LAD. A 30% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 21% of the time.

What are the best pitcher strikeout props today?

The top projected-K starts on Friday, June 5, 2026: Reid Detmers (~6.1 K), Jesús Luzardo (~6.1 K), Ryan Weathers (~5.9 K), Parker Messick (~5.8 K), Bryan Woo (~5.3 K). The full board ranks every starter.

How is the strikeout matchup score calculated?

It weighs each starter's strikeout ability against the specific hitters he's set to face, hand by hand, then factors in how deep he tends to pitch and his command. Scores are set 0–100 across the slate, with a projected strikeout count alongside. The exact way those pieces are weighted and combined is our own model, tuned weekly against results.

Is the strikeout board about pitchers or hitters?

Pitchers. Every card is a starting pitcher, ranked by how many strikeouts the matchup sets up — his stuff against the lineup he's facing. So a higher score is good for the pitcher (and his K prop), not the hitters.

What's the projected strikeout number?

A rough expected K total for the start, from how similar matchups have gone. It's a reference for comparing starters against each other, not a promise he throws exactly that many.

Strikeouts per batter faced — the share of hitters a pitcher strikes out. Around 22% is league average. Swing-and-miss starters run 30%+. We split it by batter handedness, which is what a daily matchup is asking.

What is K-BB%, and why does it matter?

Strikeout rate minus walk rate — a command-adjusted read on swing-and-miss skill, and one of the most stable, predictive pitcher numbers there is. A high-K-BB% arm misses bats without handing out free passes, which keeps the strikeout upside real.

Why does the opposing lineup matter so much?

A strikeout takes two. An elite arm gets fewer against a contact lineup, and a mid-rotation guy can pile them up against a whiff-prone one. The model reads each hitter's K rate vs the pitcher's hand, so the same starter grades very differently depending on who he draws.

What's the confidence meter?

How much data backs the read — sample size on the pitcher and the hitters he faces, plus whether the lineup's official. It's a measure of how solid the projection is, not a probability.

Can I use these for strikeout props or DFS?

Yes — that's the point. The board surfaces which starters have the best strikeout conditions and projects a count. Where there's a line, we show the over/under and which side our number leans. We don't post picks — we show the data and grade it. (Best-price odds and the Plays of the Day are a Pro feature.)

Are these confirmed or projected lineups?

Strikeout projections ride on the opposing lineup, so before a team posts officially (~2 hours before first pitch) we project it from their last game, then update once it's set. A pitcher facing a still-projected lineup is flagged so you know the number can still move.

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Strikeouts Board · Archive

Best MLB strikeouts matchups — Friday, June 5, 2026

Every starting pitcher on the Friday, June 5, 2026 slate, scored — ranked by strikeout upside against today's lineup. Whiff rate, the bats he's facing, how deep he goes, and command. Results show how each call played out.

★ Plays of the Day

No identified Plays of the Day on this slate — our model didn't find a strikeout disagreement with the book big enough to clear our edge threshold. The model still ran every matchup; it just didn't flag a play worth posting today. This season strikeout PODs are hitting 64% — a +15% return.

Final · 18–3

SFaway

CHChomeTop matchup62 Final · 3–7

SEAaway

DEThomeTop matchup70 Final · 6–8

CWSaway

PHIhomeTop matchup78 Final · 5–3

BOSaway

NYYhomeTop matchup78 Final · 13–3

BALaway

TORhomeTop matchup56 Final · 6–0

TBaway

MIAhomeTop matchup45 Final · 3–6

PITaway

ATLhomeTop matchup31 Final · 1–5

ATHaway

HOUhomeTop matchup37 Final · 3–10

CINaway

STLhomeTop matchup51 Final · 2–3

CLEaway

TEXhomeTop matchup77 Final · 3–5

KCaway

MINhomeTop matchup63 Final · 9–7

MILaway

COLhomeTop matchup50 Final · 14–1

WSHaway

AZhomeTop matchup56 Final · 5–0

NYMaway

SDhomeTop matchup52 Final · 0–1

LAAaway

LADhomeTop matchup100

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#Pitcher · MatchupScore

Pitcher strikeouts Rate29.7% K / BF

vs LHB24.1%

vs RHB30.2%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)22.6%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.6 BF

Expected batters faced23.6

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection6.1 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness20.9% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Shohei Ohtani (L)21.6%3.0

2. Andy Pages (R)20.7%3.0

3. Freddie Freeman (L)21.4%3.0

4. Mookie Betts (R)17.2%3.0

5. Kyle Tucker (L)17.9%3.0

6. Will Smith (R)22.6%2.6

7. Alex Call (R)16.8%2.0

8. Max Muncy (L)23.5%2.0

9. Alex Freeland (R)26.4%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 5.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

BOVBovada+120-160

DKDraftKings+123-158

FDFanDuel+120-160

We project 6.1 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate25.5% K / BF

vs LHB27.2%

vs RHB23.8%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)15.2%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.2 BF

Expected batters faced23.2

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection6.1 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.3% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Chase Meidroth (R)20.1%3.0

2. Andrew Benintendi (L)28.4%3.0

3. Miguel Vargas (R)17.2%3.0

4. Colson Montgomery (L)23.5%3.0

5. Edgar Quero (R)19.6%3.0

6. Jacob Gonzalez (L)22.0%2.2

7. Sam Antonacci (L)25.3%2.0

8. Rikuu Nishida (L)22.0%2.0

9. Tristan Peters (L)22.4%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 6.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-120-110

BRBetRivers-109-121

BOVBovada-115-115

DKDraftKings-118-108

FDFanDuel-110-110

We project 6.1 K vs the 6.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate25.9% K / BF

vs LHB25.4%

vs RHB25.5%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)17.0%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.4 BF

Expected batters faced23.4

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.9 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.7% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Jarren Duran (L)24.1%3.0

2. Ceddanne Rafaela (R)27.2%3.0

3. Wilyer Abreu (L)18.4%3.0

4. Willson Contreras (R)20.5%3.0

5. Caleb Durbin (R)16.7%3.0

6. Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R)20.2%2.4

7. Marcelo Mayer (L)22.0%2.0

8. Mickey Gasper (R)26.0%2.0

9. Connor Wong (R)20.5%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 6.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM+110-150

BRBetRivers+123-165

BOVBovada+120-160

DKDraftKings+115-147

FANFanatics+115-150

FDFanDuel+124-152

We project 5.9 K vs the 6.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate24.6% K / BF

vs LHB22.6%

vs RHB25.0%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)17.3%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.7 BF

Expected batters faced22.7

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.8 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness23.5% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Wyatt Langford (R)24.0%3.0

2. Corey Seager (L)27.9%3.0

3. Josh Jung (R)18.5%3.0

4. Brandon Nimmo (L)23.6%3.0

5. Ezequiel Duran (R)24.6%2.7

6. Joc Pederson (L)21.5%2.0

7. Jake Burger (R)23.7%2.0

8. Kyle Higashioka (R)22.5%2.0

9. Evan Carter (L)25.3%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 6.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

BRBetRivers+110-148

BOVBovada+120-160

DKDraftKings+115-147

FDFanDuel+120-160

We project 5.8 K vs the 6.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate24.6% K / BF

vs LHB23.3%

vs RHB24.9%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)20.0%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.9 BF

Expected batters faced22.9

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.3 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.1% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Gleyber Torres (R)17.9%3.0

2. Kevin McGonigle (L)15.7%3.0

3. Dillon Dingler (R)20.0%3.0

4. Matt Vierling (R)21.9%3.0

5. Riley Greene (L)26.0%2.9

6. Spencer Torkelson (R)28.5%2.0

7. Colt Keith (L)19.8%2.0

8. Zach McKinstry (L)18.4%2.0

9. Zack Short (R)21.8%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 5.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-135+100

BRBetRivers-134+100

BOVBovada-135+105

DKDraftKings-134+105

FANFanatics-145+110

FDFanDuel-138+104

We project 5.3 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate24.4% K / BF

vs LHB26.5%

vs RHB20.6%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)14.8%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.2 BF

Expected batters faced23.2

From recent starts4

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.5 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.2% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Starling Marte (R)24.7%3.0

2. Bobby Witt Jr. (R)21.3%3.0

3. Lane Thomas (R)24.2%3.0

4. Salvador Perez (R)20.5%3.0

5. Jac Caglianone (L)26.9%3.0

6. Isaac Collins (L)25.5%2.3

7. Michael Massey (L)18.8%2.0

8. Maikel Garcia (R)16.6%2.0

9. Kyle Isbel (L)21.2%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

BRBetRivers-165+123

BOVBovada-165+125

FDFanDuel-162+132

We project 5.5 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate21.9% K / BF

vs LHB18.3%

vs RHB26.6%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)18.9%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.1 BF

Expected batters faced23.1

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.0 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness20.0% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Casey Schmitt (R)21.9%3.0

2. Eric Haase (R)26.1%3.0

3. Luis Arraez (L)8.3%3.0

4. Victor Bericoto (R)22.0%3.0

5. Jung Hoo Lee (L)12.8%3.0

6. Bryce Eldridge (L)20.6%2.1

7. Buddy Kennedy (R)22.0%2.0

8. Daniel Susac (R)24.4%2.0

9. Jonah Cox (R)22.0%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM+105-145

BRBetRivers+105-139

BOVBovada+115-150

DKDraftKings+104-133

FDFanDuel+114-140

We project 5.0 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate22.7% K / BF

vs LHB22.0%

vs RHB22.8%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)15.2%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.8 BF

Expected batters faced22.8

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.3 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.8% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Zach Neto (R)25.9%3.0

2. Mike Trout (R)22.6%3.0

3. Wade Meckler (L)18.4%3.0

4. Jo Adell (R)24.6%3.0

5. Donovan Walton (L)20.6%2.8

6. Oswald Peraza (R)24.0%2.0

7. Nick Madrigal (R)19.7%2.0

8. Logan O'Hoppe (R)24.6%2.0

9. Adam Frazier (L)25.0%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 5.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

BRBetRivers-134+100

BOVBovada-150+115

DKDraftKings-144+113

FANFanatics-160+120

FDFanDuel-148+120

We project 5.3 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate23.9% K / BF

vs LHB22.4%

vs RHB24.9%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.5%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.2 BF

Expected batters faced22.2

From recent starts7

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.3 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.4% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Taylor Ward (R)22.1%3.0

2. Blaze Alexander (R)23.9%3.0

3. Adley Rutschman (L)18.1%3.0

4. Pete Alonso (R)21.3%3.0

5. Jeremiah Jackson (R)20.0%2.2

6. Coby Mayo (R)28.7%2.0

7. Colton Cowser (L)25.3%2.0

8. Leody Taveras (L)22.6%2.0

9. Jackson Holliday (L)19.2%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 6.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM+115-155

BRBetRivers+118-157

BOVBovada+120-160

DKDraftKings+113-144

FDFanDuel+122-150

We project 5.3 K vs the 6.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate23.3% K / BF

vs LHB23.3%

vs RHB22.9%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)15.0%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.6 BF

Expected batters faced23.6

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.2 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.0% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Ildemaro Vargas (R)16.4%3.0

2. Ryan Waldschmidt (R)21.3%3.0

3. Pavin Smith (L)22.0%3.0

4. Adrian Del Castillo (L)27.0%3.0

5. LuJames Groover (R)22.0%3.0

6. Geraldo Perdomo (R)15.5%2.6

7. Tommy Troy (R)20.7%2.0

8. Aramis Garcia (R)22.1%2.0

9. Jorge Barrosa (R)21.6%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-115-115

BRBetRivers-106-125

BOVBovada+110-145

DKDraftKings-101-126

FANFanatics+105-140

FDFanDuel+110-146

We project 5.2 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate22.2% K / BF

vs LHB21.7%

vs RHB23.7%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)12.9%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.8 BF

Expected batters faced22.8

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.2 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.6% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Carson Benge (L)23.0%3.0

2. Bo Bichette (R)19.0%3.0

3. Juan Soto (L)17.3%3.0

4. Jared Young (L)24.8%3.0

5. A.J. Ewing (L)28.4%2.8

6. Marcus Semien (R)20.3%2.0

7. Brett Baty (L)27.2%2.0

8. Mark Vientos (R)22.1%2.0

9. Luis Torrens (R)21.7%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 5.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-105-125

BRBetRivers-110-121

BOVBovada-110-120

DKDraftKings-109-117

FANFanatics-110-120

FDFanDuel-105-115

We project 5.2 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate25.4% K / BF

vs LHB26.3%

vs RHB22.4%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)12.9%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload21.3 BF

Expected batters faced21.3

From recent starts7

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.2 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.4% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Fernando Tatis Jr. (R)17.9%3.0

2. Gavin Sheets (L)22.4%3.0

3. Manny Machado (R)23.4%3.0

4. Ty France (R)22.4%2.3

5. Jackson Merrill (L)23.9%2.0

6. Xander Bogaerts (R)20.0%2.0

7. Bryce Johnson (L)26.0%2.0

8. Sung-Mun Song (L)23.6%2.0

9. Rodolfo Durán (R)22.0%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 5.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM+115-155

BRBetRivers+107-141

BOVBovada+110-145

DKDraftKings-102-125

FDFanDuel+110-146

We project 5.2 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate21.1% K / BF

vs LHB21.2%

vs RHB20.9%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.5%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.1 BF

Expected batters faced23.1

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.1 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness23.2% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Blake Dunn (R)22.8%3.0

2. JJ Bleday (L)22.3%3.0

3. Spencer Steer (R)23.4%3.0

4. Sal Stewart (R)22.9%3.0

5. Nathaniel Lowe (L)21.3%3.0

6. Eugenio Suárez (R)26.1%2.1

7. Noelvi Marte (R)21.4%2.0

8. Tyler Stephenson (R)26.4%2.0

9. Edwin Arroyo (L)22.0%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

BRBetRivers-121-110

BOVBovada-135+105

DKDraftKings-128+100

FDFanDuel-132+108

We project 5.1 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate23.5% K / BF

vs LHB25.3%

vs RHB21.1%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)12.8%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload21.9 BF

Expected batters faced21.9

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.1 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.3% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Jake McCarthy (L)20.6%3.0

2. Tyler Freeman (R)13.4%3.0

3. Chad Stevens (R)26.5%3.0

4. Hunter Goodman (R)25.1%2.9

5. Troy Johnston (L)21.5%2.0

6. Willi Castro (L)25.3%2.0

7. Ezequiel Tovar (R)24.4%2.0

8. Sterlin Thompson (L)22.0%2.0

9. Brett Sullivan (L)21.7%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM+110-150

BRBetRivers+107-141

BOVBovada+110-145

DKDraftKings+112-143

FDFanDuel+116-154

We project 5.1 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate22.7% K / BF

vs LHB22.5%

vs RHB22.6%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)15.0%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload21.8 BF

Expected batters faced21.8

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.8 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.6% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Trent Grisham (L)18.2%3.0

2. Ben Rice (L)21.8%3.0

3. Paul Goldschmidt (R)23.2%3.0

4. Cody Bellinger (L)15.5%2.8

5. Jazz Chisholm Jr. (L)25.9%2.0

6. Max Schuemann (R)23.3%2.0

7. Anthony Volpe (R)24.9%2.0

8. Amed Rosario (R)24.6%2.0

9. José Caballero (R)16.8%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 5.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM+105-140

BRBetRivers-103-130

BOVBovada+105-135

DKDraftKings-106-120

FDFanDuel+102-136

We project 4.8 K vs the 5.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate20.2% K / BF

vs LHB26.4%

vs RHB17.5%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)8.7%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.4 BF

Expected batters faced23.4

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.4 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness23.1% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Patrick Wisdom (R)30.2%3.0

2. Julio Rodríguez (R)19.6%3.0

3. Randy Arozarena (R)23.7%3.0

4. Josh Naylor (L)18.1%3.0

5. Dominic Canzone (L)23.1%3.0

6. Mitch Garver (R)22.9%2.4

7. Cole Young (L)22.3%2.0

8. Luke Raley (L)25.1%2.0

9. Colt Emerson (L)22.8%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-165+125

BRBetRivers-155+115

BOVBovada-145+110

DKDraftKings-145+114

FDFanDuel-140+114

We project 5.4 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate23.0% K / BF

vs LHB23.6%

vs RHB21.8%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)14.6%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.6 BF

Expected batters faced22.6

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.8 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness20.7% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Liam Hicks (L)12.2%3.0

2. Otto Lopez (R)17.8%3.0

3. Kyle Stowers (L)28.9%3.0

4. Xavier Edwards (L)14.5%3.0

5. Javier Sanoja (R)15.0%2.6

6. Owen Caissie (L)33.4%2.0

7. Jakob Marsee (L)19.8%2.0

8. Joe Mack (L)22.0%2.0

9. Esteury Ruiz (R)23.0%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-115-115

BRBetRivers-112-120

BOVBovada-125-105

DKDraftKings-121-105

FANFanatics-120-110

FDFanDuel-128-104

We project 4.8 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate20.8% K / BF

vs LHB22.5%

vs RHB19.3%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)10.9%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload24.2 BF

Expected batters faced24.2

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.0 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.2% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Tristan Gray (L)24.4%3.0

2. Brooks Lee (L)18.6%3.0

3. Kody Clemens (L)23.0%3.0

4. Josh Bell (L)22.3%3.0

5. Orlando Arcia (R)18.6%3.0

6. Luke Keaschall (R)17.4%3.0

7. Austin Martin (R)20.5%2.3

8. Ryan Kreidler (R)27.5%2.0

9. Alex Jackson (R)27.4%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-125-105

BRBetRivers-127-105

BOVBovada-115-115

DKDraftKings-116-110

FANFanatics-125-105

FDFanDuel-114-114

We project 5.0 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate22.6% K / BF

vs LHB22.8%

vs RHB22.3%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)9.9%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.8 BF

Expected batters faced22.8

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection5.1 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.9% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Michael Conforto (L)21.3%3.0

2. Kevin Alcántara (R)22.7%3.0

3. Alex Bregman (R)19.1%3.0

4. Seiya Suzuki (R)22.7%3.0

5. Pedro Ramírez (R)22.0%2.8

6. Carson Kelly (R)19.1%2.0

7. Michael Busch (L)25.0%2.0

8. Miguel Amaya (R)20.0%2.0

9. Dansby Swanson (R)25.0%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-115-115

BRBetRivers-132+100

BOVBovada-135+105

DKDraftKings-132+103

FANFanatics-125-105

FDFanDuel-138+104

We project 5.1 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate21.2% K / BF

vs LHB23.6%

vs RHB18.8%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)12.8%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.4 BF

Expected batters faced23.4

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.6 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.4% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Carlos Cortes (L)13.8%3.0

2. Shea Langeliers (R)19.9%3.0

3. Nick Kurtz (L)25.4%3.0

4. Brent Rooker (R)25.9%3.0

5. Tyler Soderstrom (L)16.9%3.0

6. Henry Bolte (R)21.8%2.4

7. Zack Gelof (R)27.3%2.0

8. Colby Thomas (R)23.2%2.0

9. Darell Hernaiz (R)18.2%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

BRBetRivers-141+106

BOVBovada-145+110

DKDraftKings-148+116

FANFanatics-160+120

FDFanDuel-140+114

We project 4.6 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate22.9% K / BF

vs LHB21.2%

vs RHB23.8%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)16.2%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload19.8 BF

Expected batters faced19.8

From recent starts2

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.1 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness20.5% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Victor Mesa Jr. (L)22.9%3.0

2. Junior Caminero (R)19.0%2.8

3. Jonathan Aranda (L)22.3%2.0

4. Yandy Díaz (R)17.2%2.0

5. Richie Palacios (L)20.3%2.0

6. Ryan Vilade (R)20.0%2.0

7. Cedric Mullins (L)19.9%2.0

8. Nick Fortes (R)17.6%2.0

9. Taylor Walls (L)25.1%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate19.3% K / BF

vs LHB17.3%

vs RHB22.8%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)15.5%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.3 BF

Expected batters faced23.3

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.1 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness20.5% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. George Springer (R)21.1%3.0

2. Nathan Lukes (L)16.2%3.0

3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R)12.7%3.0

4. Yohendrick Piñango (L)22.0%3.0

5. Ernie Clement (R)13.2%3.0

6. Jesús Sánchez (L)22.9%2.3

7. Kazuma Okamoto (R)32.8%2.0

8. Andrés Giménez (L)21.3%2.0

9. Brandon Valenzuela (L)22.1%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 3.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-140+105

BRBetRivers-155+116

BOVBovada-150+115

DKDraftKings-155+121

FANFanatics-145+110

FDFanDuel-152+114

We project 4.1 K vs the 3.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate20.0% K / BF

vs LHB20.3%

vs RHB20.4%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)11.1%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.4 BF

Expected batters faced23.4

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.5 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.0% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Ronald Acuña Jr. (R)20.4%3.0

2. Eli White (R)22.1%3.0

3. Matt Olson (L)21.9%3.0

4. Ozzie Albies (L)17.2%3.0

5. Mauricio Dubón (R)18.6%3.0

6. Dominic Smith (L)18.4%2.4

7. Austin Riley (R)25.4%2.0

8. Mike Yastrzemski (L)20.2%2.0

9. Sandy León (L)24.6%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

BRBetRivers+106-141

BOVBovada+125-165

DKDraftKings+111-142

FDFanDuel+124-166

We project 4.5 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate19.1% K / BF

vs LHB21.2%

vs RHB18.9%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)10.6%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload20.9 BF

Expected batters faced20.9

From recent starts6

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.4 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness22.5% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Christian Yelich (L)27.1%3.0

2. Jackson Chourio (R)22.3%3.0

3. Brice Turang (L)22.2%2.9

4. Gary Sánchez (R)23.3%2.0

5. Jake Bauers (L)24.7%2.0

6. Garrett Mitchell (L)31.8%2.0

7. Sal Frelick (L)14.2%2.0

8. Joey Ortiz (R)17.6%2.0

9. David Hamilton (L)19.4%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 3.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-110-120

BRBetRivers+102-137

BOVBovada+100-130

DKDraftKings-101-126

FANFanatics+105-140

FDFanDuel+102-124

We project 4.4 K vs the 3.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate18.1% K / BF

vs LHB24.6%

vs RHB16.2%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)7.0%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.8 BF

Expected batters faced22.8

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.7 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.7% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Kyle Schwarber (L)25.8%3.0

2. Trea Turner (R)19.3%3.0

3. Bryce Harper (L)22.7%3.0

4. Alec Bohm (R)17.2%3.0

5. Justin Crawford (L)20.3%2.8

6. J.T. Realmuto (R)20.9%2.0

7. Brandon Marsh (L)27.0%2.0

8. Adolis García (R)24.5%2.0

9. Bryson Stott (L)17.4%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM+115-155

BRBetRivers+110-148

BOVBovada+110-145

DKDraftKings+100-128

FANFanatics+100-130

FDFanDuel+108-144

We project 4.7 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate19.1% K / BF

vs LHB19.1%

vs RHB20.1%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)11.9%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.3 BF

Expected batters faced22.3

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.0 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness20.7% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Travis Bazzana (L)15.6%3.0

2. José Ramírez (L)15.8%3.0

3. Chase DeLauter (L)15.0%3.0

4. David Fry (R)23.5%3.0

5. Rhys Hoskins (R)25.0%2.3

6. Stuart Fairchild (R)25.7%2.0

7. Angel Martínez (L)24.1%2.0

8. Patrick Bailey (L)24.7%2.0

9. Brayan Rocchio (L)17.2%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 3.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

BRBetRivers-137+104

BOVBovada-130+100

DKDraftKings-138+108

FANFanatics-130+100

FDFanDuel-128+104

We project 4.0 K vs the 3.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate16.8% K / BF

vs LHB15.8%

vs RHB20.5%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.4%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload24.6 BF

Expected batters faced24.6

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection3.9 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness19.9% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Jacob Young (R)20.2%3.0

2. Luis García Jr. (L)16.8%3.0

3. Curtis Mead (R)21.2%3.0

4. CJ Abrams (L)19.1%3.0

5. Daylen Lile (L)18.5%3.0

6. Jorbit Vivas (L)19.7%3.0

7. Dylan Crews (R)22.5%2.6

8. Drew Millas (L)18.6%2.0

9. Nasim Nuñez (L)22.7%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM+105-140

BRBetRivers+117-157

BOVBovada+120-160

DKDraftKings+117-149

FDFanDuel+124-152

We project 3.9 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate17.8% K / BF

vs LHB20.3%

vs RHB16.8%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)7.8%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.7 BF

Expected batters faced22.7

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.2 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness21.7% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Lars Nootbaar (L)18.2%3.0

2. Iván Herrera (R)20.1%3.0

3. Alec Burleson (L)19.2%3.0

4. Jordan Walker (R)27.4%3.0

5. Bryan Torres (L)21.6%2.7

6. Masyn Winn (R)21.6%2.0

7. José Fermín (R)19.7%2.0

8. Jimmy Crooks (L)23.8%2.0

9. Victor Scott II (L)23.6%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 3.5we lean Over

BookOverUnder

MGMBetMGM-150+110

BRBetRivers-165+123

BOVBovada-160+120

DKDraftKings-153+120

FANFanatics-145+110

FDFanDuel-160+120

We project 4.2 K vs the 3.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate18.9% K / BF

vs LHB20.0%

vs RHB19.7%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)9.3%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload19.4 BF

Expected batters faced19.4

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection4.0 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness23.0% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Nick Gonzales (R)22.0%3.0

2. Brandon Lowe (L)26.6%2.4

3. Bryan Reynolds (R)21.1%2.0

4. Marcell Ozuna (R)26.0%2.0

5. Oneil Cruz (L)29.0%2.0

6. Ryan O'Hearn (L)22.4%2.0

7. Spencer Horwitz (L)18.6%2.0

8. Jared Triolo (R)20.4%2.0

9. Endy Rodríguez (R)21.0%2.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 4.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

BRBetRivers-129-104

BOVBovada-125-105

DKDraftKings-133+105

FANFanatics-120-110

FDFanDuel-120-102

We project 4.0 K vs the 4.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Pitcher strikeouts Rate24.8% K / BF

vs LHB27.3%

vs RHB20.6%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.3%

How often he gives up strikeouts to the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload15.4 BF

Expected batters faced15.4

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.

Projection3.0 K

Expected strikeouts — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-proneness20.6% avg

BatterRateExp PA

1. Jeremy Peña (R)16.6%2.0

2. Brice Matthews (R)26.6%2.0

3. Christian Walker (R)23.1%2.0

4. Isaac Paredes (R)16.5%2.0

5. Jose Altuve (R)18.4%2.0

6. Cam Smith (R)24.6%2.0

7. Jake Meyers (R)19.8%1.4

8. Nick Allen (R)21.1%1.0

9. Christian Vázquez (R)18.6%1.0

Each hitter's strikeouts rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Strikeout Line · O/U 3.5we lean Under

BookOverUnder

BRBetRivers+104-137

BOVBovada-110-120

FDFanDuel-112-118

We project 3.0 K vs the 3.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.

Best MLB Strikeout Pitcher Matchups — Friday, June 5, 2026

Reid Detmers (LAA) is the top strikeout start on the Friday, June 5, 2026 board at 100, projected for about 6.1 K, with Jesús Luzardo (PHI) right behind. Every starter on the slate is ranked by how many strikeouts the matchup sets up — his whiff rate, the lineup he's facing, how deep he goes, and his command. It's the same read DFS and strikeout-prop players make before lock.

Top strikeout spot: Reid Detmers

Reid Detmers (LAA) is the best strikeout matchup on the board at 100, projected for about 6.1 K against LAD. He's missing bats at a 30% clip — strikeouts per batter faced — and LAD has been around league average, going down 21% of the time. He's lined up for about 24 batters, so the volume's there for a big number.

The rest of the top of the board

Jesús Luzardo (PHI) (78) — about 6.1 K vs CWS: a 25% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 22% of the time.
Ryan Weathers (NYY) (78) — about 5.9 K vs BOS: a 26% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 22% of the time.
Parker Messick (CLE) (77) — about 5.8 K vs TEX: a 25% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 24% of the time.
Bryan Woo (SEA) (70) — about 5.3 K vs DET: a 25% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 21% of the time.
Zebby Matthews (MIN) (63) — about 5.5 K vs KC: a 24% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 22% of the time.

Whiffiest lineups to attack today

TEX is striking out 24% of the time in this spot — Parker Messick is the arm to exploit it (77).
CIN is striking out 23% of the time in this spot — Kyle Leahy is the arm to exploit it (51).
SEA is striking out 23% of the time in this spot — Framber Valdez is the arm to exploit it (45).
PIT is striking out 23% of the time in this spot — Martín Pérez is the arm to exploit it (18).

How it played out

The top 10 starts averaged 5.0 strikeouts. Top play Reid Detmers punched out 6. We grade every projection against the box score so you can see how the board held up.

How to read these strikeout matchups

Each starter's score (0–100) weighs his strikeout ability against every hitter in the lineup, hand by hand, then factors in how deep he tends to pitch and his command. Higher means more whiffs point his way. The exact weighting is our own — we project a strikeout count and grade every start against what actually happened.

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Frequently asked questions

Which pitcher has the best strikeout matchup today (Friday, June 5, 2026)?: Reid Detmers (LAA) — top of the board at 100, projected for about 6.1 K against LAD. A 30% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 21% of the time.
What are the best pitcher strikeout props today?: The top projected-K starts on Friday, June 5, 2026: Reid Detmers (~6.1 K), Jesús Luzardo (~6.1 K), Ryan Weathers (~5.9 K), Parker Messick (~5.8 K), Bryan Woo (~5.3 K). The full board ranks every starter.
How many strikeouts did the top matchup get on Friday, June 5, 2026?: Reid Detmers punched out 6.
How is the strikeout matchup score calculated?: It weighs each starter's strikeout ability against the specific hitters he's set to face, hand by hand, then factors in how deep he tends to pitch and his command. Scores are set 0–100 across the slate, with a projected strikeout count alongside. The exact way those pieces are weighted and combined is our own model, tuned weekly against results.
Is the strikeout board about pitchers or hitters?: Pitchers. Every card is a starting pitcher, ranked by how many strikeouts the matchup sets up — his stuff against the lineup he's facing. So a higher score is good for the pitcher (and his K prop), not the hitters.
What's the projected strikeout number?: A rough expected K total for the start, from how similar matchups have gone. It's a reference for comparing starters against each other, not a promise he throws exactly that many.
What does K/BF mean?: Strikeouts per batter faced — the share of hitters a pitcher strikes out. Around 22% is league average. Swing-and-miss starters run 30%+. We split it by batter handedness, which is what a daily matchup is asking.
What is K-BB%, and why does it matter?: Strikeout rate minus walk rate — a command-adjusted read on swing-and-miss skill, and one of the most stable, predictive pitcher numbers there is. A high-K-BB% arm misses bats without handing out free passes, which keeps the strikeout upside real.
Why does the opposing lineup matter so much?: A strikeout takes two. An elite arm gets fewer against a contact lineup, and a mid-rotation guy can pile them up against a whiff-prone one. The model reads each hitter's K rate vs the pitcher's hand, so the same starter grades very differently depending on who he draws.
What's the confidence meter?: How much data backs the read — sample size on the pitcher and the hitters he faces, plus whether the lineup's official. It's a measure of how solid the projection is, not a probability.
Can I use these for strikeout props or DFS?: Yes — that's the point. The board surfaces which starters have the best strikeout conditions and projects a count. Where there's a line, we show the over/under and which side our number leans. We don't post picks — we show the data and grade it. (Best-price odds and the Plays of the Day are a Pro feature.)
Are these confirmed or projected lineups?: Strikeout projections ride on the opposing lineup, so before a team posts officially (~2 hours before first pitch) we project it from their last game, then update once it's set. A pitcher facing a still-projected lineup is flagged so you know the number can still move.
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