Mariners' Taijuan Walker: Roughed up by Twins

Walker was roughed up for five runs on six hits and two walks in just 4.1 innings in Sunday's start versus the Twins. He struck out three as he fell to 2-5 on the season.

Analysis:

Walker was hit hard Sunday, as he allowed the five runs on four extra-base hits, three of which left the yard. He still threw 66 percent of his pitches for strikes, and the 2.70 ERA he entered Sunday's start with indicates that he should bounce back sooner rather than later. He will try to do so in his next start at Texas on Friday.