Taijuan Walker and his mother feel the positivity after successful outing: ‘She’s so happy’

Taijuan Walker made his first start of the season on Thursday. (Grace Del Pizzo/Phillies Nation)
Taijuan Walker fired his last pitch of the day, an 84.7 mph slider that dipped away from the right-handed hitting Hunter Goodman, for a swinging strike three. He pumped his fist, then slowly walked off the mound. Brandon Marsh applauded him on his way back to the dugout. Manager Rob Thomson gave him a hug. His teammates lined up to congratulate him.
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