The New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers have already clinched playoff berths. On Thursday, a trio of MLB teams can join them. The MLB-leading

Walker is afforded the start after impressing Rob Thomson with the three scoreless relief innings he dealt against the Mets in the 6-4 victory Saturday.  I’m not holding my breath: Thomson’s hand is forced to lend Walker another look after unsuccessfully trialing three other pitchers in that No.

Philadelphia faces New York at 7:15 p.m., Thursday at Citi Field in Flushing, New York. Philadelphia right-hander Taijuan Walker (3-6, 6.29 ERA) will face New York right-hander Luis Severino (10-6, 3.77 ERA). The game will be on FOX. The radio broadcast will be on 94WIP and WDEL 101.7 FM/1150 AM.

Jake Bauers lined a bases-loaded, walk-off single in the ninth inning, giving Milwaukee a 2-1 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies in the finale of a three-game series between division leaders after the Brewers clinched the National League Central earlier on Wednesday.