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Salisbury: Taijuan Walker turns the boos into cheers as Phillies get set for early test against mighty Dodgers

Jim Salisbury Avatar
April 3, 2025
USATSI 25836648

We interrupt all the buildup and hype surrounding the arrival of the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers for this feel-good story.
Did ya see what Taijuan Walker did Thursday afternoon?
Did ya hear it?
Walker, sporting Philadelphia’s favorite punching bag, was the standout performer in the Phillies’ latest win, a 3-1 triumph over the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park. The victory improved the Phils’ season-opening record to 5-1 with the undefeated (8-0), defending World Series champion Dodgers coming to town for a spicy, early-season showdown Friday night.
Shohei Ohtani, winner of three MVP awards, will be here. So will his Japanese countrymen Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki. They will pitch ...

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