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The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Scott Lauber

Taijuan Walker gets back on track, while Bryson Stott delivers pinch-homer in 2-1 win over Cubs

PHILADELPHIA — Taijuan Walker stood on the top step of the dugout and waited. He had put a runner on first base with one out in the sixth inning of a scoreless game Sunday, and Domínguez bailed him out.

It was worth at least a handshake.

Really, though, this was nothing. Not when you consider how hard the bullpen worked in most of Walker’s previous starts. So, the Phillies were thrilled to get 16 outs from Walker — on three days’ rest, no less — and hand over a scoreless game to the relievers.

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