All of the runs came in the second, and Walker made things a whole lot worse then by throwing a potential double-play ball into center field with one out and only one run in. Walker did well afterwards, allowing just one hit over his final three innings of work, but the damage was done. He’ll get the Marlins next.

Walker also walked three and struck out five, but needed 94 pitches to get 14 outs. He posted a 21 percent whiff rate and 23 percent CSW and only had his sinker perform as a consistently solid offering on the night. We know that Walker hasn’t allowed a run yet this season, but he doesn’t look that inspiring on the mound and is a risky bet against the Giants next week.

Walker was showing some reason for a little optimism at the beginning of the spring, but his last two outings have really taken that away. His velocity has dropped back down a bit, and his control wasn’t any good while walking three today. The Phillies will have him serve as their fifth starter while Ranger Suárez is sidelined, but he’ll be on a short leash.