## EX-TEAM KARMA: TAIJUAN COULD CLINCH PHILS PLAYOFFS VS METS! ### Taijuan Walker to Start Pivotal Game Against Old Team for Phillies Playoff Push After the Phillies traded the enigmatic Taijuan Walker to the Mets in 2021, many fans lamented what could have been. Now, heading into their final regular season series of 2022, Walker will be tasked with potentially pitching the Phillies into the playoffs, against his former team. Walker has been excellent for Philadelphia, posting a 3.83 ERA with 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings. He has been a key part of the Phillies' rotation, which has been one of the best in baseball. The Phillies currently hold a one-game lead over the Brewers for the final Wild Card spot in the National League. If they can win two of three games against the Mets this weekend, they will clinch a playoff berth. Walker will start the pivotal game on Saturday, September 24th, against the Mets. It will be his first start against his former team since being traded. Walker said he is looking forward to the challenge of facing his old team, and he knows what is at stake. "I'm excited to go out there and compete against the Mets," Walker said. "It's going to be a big game, and I'm ready for it." The Phillies are hoping that Walker can lead them to a victory over the Mets and clinch a playoff spot. If he can do that, it would be a sweet moment of revenge for the Phillies, who traded Walker away just a year ago. ### Walker's Success in Philadelphia Since joining the Phillies, Walker has been one of their most consistent and reliable pitchers. He has made 29 starts and has a record of 12-5. He has also struck out 180 batters in 163.1 innings pitched. Walker's success has been a key factor in the Phillies' turnaround this season. After finishing with a losing record in 2021, the Phillies are now in contention for a playoff spot. ### The Phillies' Playoff Push The Phillies are one of several teams vying for the final Wild Card spot in the National League. They currently hold a one-game lead over the Brewers, and they have two games remaining against the Mets. If the Phillies can win two of three games against the Mets, they will clinch a playoff berth. It would be their first playoff appearance since 2011. The Phillies have a tough task ahead of them, but they believe they have the team to make a run in the playoffs. Walker will be a key part of their success, and they are hoping he can lead them to a victory over the Mets and clinch a playoff spot.
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