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“He’s done a nice job and played in every game,” St. Louis manger Oliver Marmol said. “When you’re going through a streak like that, the last thing you want to do is give the guy a day off. He did a nice job of handling everything that came with this debut and carrying it on to today. He should be proud of what he’s accomplished.”
On Opening Day, Walker at 20 years, 312 days became the youngest player to make his debut for the Cardinals since Rick Ankiel at 20 years, 35 days on Aug. 23, 1999.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
