Phillies' Taijuan Walker hit by liner on toe; X-rays negative

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Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker apparently escaped a serious injury after being hit in the left foot on a line drive off the bat of the New York Mets' Starling Marte on Thursday.

The ball struck the end of Walker's left big toe with one out in the fourth inning.

After a few minutes and a visit from the training staff, Walker limped off and was replaced by