Taijuan Walker allows one earned run in loss
by Bruno Mulé | Phillies Correspondent | Fri, May 2nd 1:39pm EDT
Taijuan Walker (1-3) took the loss Thursday against the Nationals, allowing four runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out just two batters. Walker was scoreless through five innings before Washington scored four times in the sixth, aided by an error. He generated only five swinging strikes on 85 pitches.
Fantasy Impact:
Walker pitched better than his final line indicated Thursday, allowing just one earned run (four total) over 5.2 innings, though he recorded only two strikeouts. Through six starts, he has a 2.54 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with a concerning 22:13 K:BB ratio over 28.1 innings. Ranger Suarez (back) is slated to return this weekend, which could affect Walker's spot in the rotation.
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