On a night where the Phillies began their first series against the Arizona Diamondbacks since losing Game 7 of the NLCS at home, they lost in a way that was all too familiar for those who are still nursing those particular wounds. Taijuan Walker was hit hard early, and the Phillies offense struggled to get a big hit with runners in scoring position, ending the night 1 for 8.
At least that part was different
Walker pitched a “clean inning” in the first thanks to an assist from Whit Merrifield in left and Edmundo Sosa at second base.