Philadelphia Phillies, Taijuan Walker
Mets see momentum squelched, humbled in lopsided loss to Phillies
It began with a walk-off RBI single by Starling Marte on Monday and continued with a combined 22-1 thrashing of the Nationals over the next two wins. In the series debut against the Phillies on Thursday,
Taijuan Walker Gets Demolished By Mets
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker had a miserable outing against the New York Mets on Thursday, surrendering eight runs in just 3 IP. Walker gave up six hits, including four homers,
Phillies playoff clinching win probably won’t come from Taijuan Walker
So the Phillies brought that need for one more win to Flushing on Thursday night and shoved Taijuan Walker out there to get it. What followed was predictably loud, flashy, and unpleasant as the Mets started homering in the first inning and never looked back.
Taijuan Walker’s poor outing vs. the Mets dooms the Phillies in series-opening loss
Walker had one of his worst starts of the season, lasting just 3⅓ innings and allowing eight earned runs. The Phillies' magic number to clinch the NL East remains at four with the loss.
What’s behind Taijuan Walker’s ongoing struggles? What’s the Phillies' magic number?
The New York Mets belted four home runs off Walker and roughed him up for seven runs in 3 ⅓ innings en route to a 10-6 win before 35,982 fans at Citi Field. The Phillies’ magic number to clinch the division remains four. Philadelphia (91-62) is one win away from clinching its third straight postseason berth.
Taijuan Walker allows 4 homers as Philadelphia Phillies lose to New York Mets
Taijuan Walker allowed four homers and the Mets scored 10 runs in a 10-6 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Phillies’ Taijuan Walker is moving out of the bullpen to start Thursday vs. the Mets
Walker pitched three scoreless innings out of the bullpen on Saturday. "With the work that he’s put in and the improvements that he’s made, I think he’s deserved it," manager Rob Thomson said.
Phillies stuck with Taijuan Walker and his nightmare season spawned new embarrassment
Teams need someone as a mop-up man to save others from throwing. Walker couldn't even do that in Thursday's loss.
The only Phillies player upset about another Red October is Taijuan Walker
The Philadelphia Phillies are heading to the postseason once again. While the team is celebrating, Taijuan Walker is trying to fix what has been a nightmarish season for the starting pitcher.
Phillies' Taijuan Walker: Allows four homers in loss
Walker (3-7) took the loss against the Mets on Thursday, allowing eight runs on six hits and three walks over 3.1 innings while striking out two. He also hit a batter with a pitch. Walker had a hard time with the Mets' lineup right out of the gate,
With four big home runs, NY Mets show Phillies they can be a power player in NL playoffs
The Mets gashed Taijuan Walker for four home runs in 3⅓ innings as they made a major opening statement with a 10-6 win over ...
Walker gets lit up, Mets drop 10 runs as Phillies continue to wait to clinch playoff spot
Taijuan Walker allowed four home runs in just a little more than three innings pitched. The Phillies offense came through, ...
Surging Mets belt four homers in key win over elite rival Phillies
The Mets clobbered four home runs against the right-hander and rolled to a 10-6 victory in front of 35,982 at Citi Field. The ...
Walker's rough outing puts Phillies' celebration on hold for at least one more day
The Phillies had a chance to clinch a playoff spot for the second consecutive night but dropped the series-opener to the Mets ...
Calls Mount for MLB Team to Release Former All-Star Pitcher
Philadelphia has a decision to make with Walker as the postseason approaches. While releasing him at this point in the season ...
Mets vs. Phillies prediction: MLB picks, odds, best bets Thursday
Walker is afforded the start after impressing Rob Thomson with the three scoreless relief innings he dealt against the Mets ...
Lindor's earliest return to New York Mets lineup from back injury likely Tuesday at Atlanta
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor’s earliest return to New York’s lineup from a back injury likely is Tuesday night’s series ...
Watch: Philadelphia Phillies Catcher J.T. Realmuto Hits Two-Run Home Run
Entering the eighth inning with a 10-2 lead, needing a win to clinch their third-consecutive playoff berth, the Philadelphia ...