Friday, March 22, 2024

Spring Training Game 26 - Walker Roughed Up By O's in Loss

2023 Topps Heritage #519
Orioles 13
, Phillies 4
Spring Training Game 26 - Wednesday Night, March 20th in Sarasota
Record - 8-12-6

One Sentence Summary:  Taijuan Walker had a rough outing and the Phillies couldn't overcome the early deficit in this 13-4 loss to the Orioles.

What It Means:  This is the point in spring training where you'd like to see the Phillies play a little more competitive baseball.

What Happened:  Walker lasted 2 2/3 innings, allowing seven runs on five hits and three walks.  He allowed three home runs, including a three-run home run in the first from Anthony Santander.  The Phillies went with minor league arms the rest of the way, with the Orioles plating six more runs.  Brandon Marsh and Jordan Luplow both had a pair of hits, and Marsh's triple in the top of the third scored Kyle Schwarber with the first Phillies run of the game.

Featured Card:  Marsh's repaired knee from early spring surgery doesn't seem to be bothering him, as he has been running in the outfield and on the base paths without any ill effects.  With 2024 Topps Heritage about to be released, I still have a few 2023 Topps Heritage Phillies cards yet to be posted, including this Marsh card from last year's High Numbers set.

Camp Head Count:  43

Prior to the game, the Phillies optioned Nick Nelson (rhp) to Lehigh Valley.  Nick Snyder (rhp), Carlos De La Cruz (of), Matt Kroon (of), Simon Muzziotti (of), Nick Podkul (inf) and William Simoneit (c) were all reassigned to minor league camp.

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