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Watch: Philadelphia Phillies Starter Walker Puts on Masterclass for Team Mexico in WBC

Philadelphia Phillies starter Taijuan Walker pitched an incredible game for Team Mexico on Tuesday night. Here are some of the highlights.
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Watch: Philadelphia Phillies Starter Walker Puts on Masterclass for Team Mexico in WBC
Watch: Philadelphia Phillies Starter Walker Puts on Masterclass for Team Mexico in WBC

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The Philadelphia Phillies signed starter Taijuan Walker this winter in order to bolster their rotation. They were missing a few pieces and Walker is supposed to be one of the solutions.

If his performance for Team Mexico on Tuesday night against Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic is any indicator, Walker may have flashed what he could be for the Phillies. 

Walker pitched 4.0 innings of scoreless baseball while allowing just one hit and striking out eight. It was a masterful performance that helped lead Mexico to a 2-1 victory. Additionally, Walker touched 96 mph on his fastball, an encouraging sign as he ramps up for the season.  

It also ensured that Mexico had the opportunity to advance to the quarterfinals after defeating Canada on Wednesday 10-3. 

The hope is Walker can bring the experience of pitching on the big stage back to Philadelphia as they pursue another World Series run during the 2023 MLB season.

Check out some of Walker's best moments of the night.

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl.  During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated.  Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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