The Philadelphia Phillies (81-67) square off against the St. Louis Cardinals (65-83) on Sunday at Busch Stadium at 2:15 PM ET.
The Phillies will give the ball to Taijuan Walker (15-5, 4.36 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 16 on the season, and the Cardinals will turn to Dakota Hudson (6-2, 5.10 ERA).
Phillies vs. Cardinals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
Walker (15-5 with a 4.36 ERA and 128 strikeouts in 152 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Phillies, his 29th of the season.
The righty’s most recent appearance came on Monday against the Atlanta Braves, when he went 5 1/3 innings, surrendering five earned runs while giving up six hits.
In 28 games this season, the 31-year-old has amassed a 4.36 ERA and 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .242 to his opponents.
Walker is looking to secure his 11th quality start of the year in this game.
Walker is aiming for his 17th straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.4 innings per appearance on the hill.
He has made three appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
The Cardinals’ Hudson (6-2) will make his 10th start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Monday, when he threw 4 1/3 innings against the Baltimore Orioles, giving up seven earned runs while allowing eight hits.
The 29-year-old has pitched to a 5.10 ERA this season with 5.1 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.7 walks per nine across 15 games.
In nine starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in three of them.
Hudson has made seven starts of five or more innings in nine chances this season, and averages 4.3 frames when he pitches.
He has four appearances with no earned runs allowed in 15 chances this season.
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