This will already be the third time during Spring Training the Tigers have hosted the Phillies at Lakeland this season. Detroit’s first game in Grapefruit League action saw them beat Philadelphia 7-6 on Feb. 22. Then, this past Saturday, the Tigers came away with a 1-0 win over the Phillies.

The Phillies still have a few weeks to work out the kinks in their bullpen, scope out a potential new leadoff hitter and round out the end of their bench.

Jesus Luzardo was dominant on the mound in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 7-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday.

There is enough evidence, even halfway through spring training, to suggest that Walker is a different pitcher from last year's poor version.

Walker faced a Blue Jays lineup similar to the one they are expected to roll out on opening day, including regulars Bo Bichette, Daulton Varsho, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Anthony Santander, George Springer, Andrés Giménez, and Alejandro Kirk.

This is a crucial spring training for Taijuan Walker and his first start was promising with increased velocity after a rigorous offseason plan.