Daily News | Phillies hold off on naming No. 5 starter; Taijuan Walker will start Sunday on short rest
, “taxing our bullpen,” which means deciding on a No. 5 has been even more challenging.
Walker struggled in his last start. He lasted just two-thirds of an inning against San Francisco on Wednesday and was pulled after allowing four runs while throwing 40 pitches. It was the third time in four games a starter lasted two or fewer innings. Phillies starters brought a 5.06 ERA, which is 24th in MLB, into Saturday’s game.
“When Taijuan throws 40 pitches in an inning, that’s stuff that stresses me out more so than wins and losses, because I truly believe it’ll work itself out.”Thomson said he wanted to give the shortstop a break, but confirmed Turner will be back in the lineup on Sunday.
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