The June redemption tour stayed on script as the Phillies mashed their way to a relatively easy 6-1 victory in game one of their Oakland residency.
Taijuan Walker continued his resurgent form with an economical 8.0 IP, 100 pitch, 1 ER performance, allowing just a third-inning RBI single for his first ER allowed in 14 IP.
Walker’s job was made easier by a couple of leadoff solo shots in back to back innings to begin the game, courtesy of Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmuto.
53 June home runs for Kyle Schwarber in 513 career ABs pic.