Phillies host the Diamondbacks, try to continue home win streak
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CHRISTIAN WALKER #53 - FIRST BASEMAN - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
26 HR •
84 RBI •
.251 AVG
26 HR
84 RBI
.251 AVG
Plays Friday Walker went 1-for-4 in Friday's 7-5 loss to the Phillies.
Impact Walker was back in the lineup one day after taking a pitch off the helmet during Thursday's game and was removed with a facial contusion.
JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies host the Diamondbacks on 5-game home win streak
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Arizona Diamondbacks aiming to extend a five-game home winning streakJUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
8 straight: Hoskins, Phillies stay hot, top Diamondbacks 7-5
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Ready to play Friday Walker (face) is starting at first base and batting cleanup Friday against the Phillies.
Impact Walker was hit in the head by a pitch during Thursday's matchup with the Reds, but he's apparently none the worse for wear and is back in action a day later. The 31-year-old is off to a slow start in June and has a .148/.281/.407 slash line with two home runs in eight games.
JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies start 3-game series against the Diamondbacks
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Managing facial contusion Walker was diagnosed with a facial contusion after exiting Thursday's win over the Reds, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Impact Walker was hit in the head by a pitch in the top of the eighth inning Thursday, and he immediately left the game. While the 31-year-old will likely be monitored ahead of Friday's matchup against Philadelphia, he seems to have avoided a significant injury. If Walker misses any additional time, Pavin Smith and Jordan Luplow are candidates to fill in at first base.
JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rojas, Diamondbacks rally for 4 runs in 9th, beat Reds 5-4
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Exits after HBP Walker was removed from Thursday's game against the Reds in the top of the eighth inning after being hit in the head by a pitch, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Impact Walker remained on his feet after being hit in the helmet by a pitch, but he immediately walked to the dugout under his own power and left the game. He went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout prior to his departure and should tentatively be considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's series opener against the Phillies.
JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Launches game-winner early Walker went 2-for-5 with a double and two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Reds.
Impact Walker's two-run shot in the fourth inning gave Arizona a lead it would not relinquish. It was the 15th homer in 56 games for Walker, who hit a combined 17 over 172 games the two previous seasons. A nettlesome .184 BABIP is suppressing his batting average (.202), but Walker ranks eighth in isolated power at .273.
JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
D-Backs snap skid, back Kelly with three homers in 7-0 win
Merrill Kelly allowed one hit over six innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks hit three homers to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-0, snapping a four-game skidJUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks aim to stop skid in game against the Reds
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Diamondbacks look to break 3-game road skid, play the Reds
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Reds host the Diamondbacks on 3-game home skid
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Pirates and Diamondbacks square off with series tied 1-1
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Suwinski hits 2-run HR in bottom of 9th, Pirates beat Dbacks
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Goes yard in win Walker went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 8-6 win over Pittsburgh.
Impact Walker cranked his team-leading 14th homer, the eighth in the last 17 games, in the second inning to even the score at one run apiece. The first baseman's .190 BABIP has led to a .211 batting average, but Walker leads the team in slugging (.489) with 22 of his 38 hits going for extra bases. He also leads the Diamondbacks with 26 RBI.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks face the Pirates with 1-0 series lead
The Arizona Diamondbacks take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Pittsburgh PiratesJUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thomas hits 2 of Diamondbacks' 5 HRs in win over Pirates
Rookie Alek Thomas hit two of Arizona’s five home runs and the Diamondbacks opened a long road trip by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clubs 13th homer Walker went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and a walk in Tuesday's 8-7 extra-inning win over Atlanta.
Impact Walker opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the first inning, and he added an RBI double in the sixth. This was the first baseman's first three-hit game this season, and his ninth multi-hit effort. He's hovered around the Mendoza Line for much of the last two weeks, with his season slash line at .208/.301/.480 in 49 contests. He's added 13 homers, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored and eight doubles.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks bring 1-0 series advantage over Braves into game 2
The Arizona Diamondbacks lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Atlanta BravesMAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Day off Monday Walker isn't starting Monday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Walker will get a breather after he went 1-for-12 with an RBI, a walk and three strikeouts over his last three games. Pavin Smith is shifting to first base while Jose Herrera enters the lineup behind the plate.
MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks host the Braves in first of 3-game series
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Atlanta Braves to start a three-game seriesMAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Turner leads Dodgers against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit performance
The Los Angeles Dodgers play the Arizona Diamondbacks after Justin Turner had four hits on Saturday in a 3-2 win over the DiamondbacksMAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
