Daily News | As Taijuan Walker struggles, Phillies lose big to Dodgers, 13-4
universe Monday occurred when Bryce Harper walked out of an orthopedic surgeon’s office after being cleared to play as a designated hitter.But even as Harper braces to make his 2023 debut Tuesday night, there are concerns. Chief among them: Mid-rotation starter Taijuan Walker, who chased an early exit from his last start because of forearm tightness with one of the worst starts of his career in a 13-4 drubbing before 42,137 paying customers at Dodger Stadium.
Here’s the thing: By all accounts, Walker is healthy. He even said it was “the best I’ve felt all year.” The forearm issue that cropped up last Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park? A thing of the past.Maybe physically. But Walker’s command, in particular, has gone missing in almost all of his six starts. He hasn’t completed five innings in four of those starts and has a 6.91 ERA. His walk rate has skyrocketed to 13.2% from 6.9% last season with the Mets.Said Walker: “I don’t really feel off.
Walker was lifted with one out in the fourth inning after giving up four consecutive hits and charged with eight runs, tied for his second-most in a start. The rotation is taking shape, with Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola combining to allow seven runs in their last 27 innings and No. 3 starter Ranger Suárez nearing his next minor league start. But Walker remains a problem.The loss evened the Phillies’ record at 15-15. But Harper is ready to rejoin the lineup — 2½ months before the Phillies’ initial “by the All-Star break” projection. They’ve successfully treaded water while waiting for their biggest start.
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