Framber Valdez issues six walks in season opener
Framber Valdez was charged with three runs over 4 2/3 innings on Thursday in a no-decision against the Yankees.
Advice: Valdez was staked to an early three-run lead, but was unable to hang on as things came unraveled in a calamitous three-run fifth inning, which led to his departure from the contest. He allowed four consecutive baserunners before getting a pair of strikeouts, which gave him a shot to escape without any additional damage. Unfortunately, he wound up hitting Anthony Rizzo with a pitch and was immediately lifted for reliever Seth Martinez, who walked in another run. The 30-year-old lefty, who struck out five and also issued six walks, will square off against the Blue Jays on Tuesday at home.
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