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

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Apr 3, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) throws a pitch against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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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