Walker Lockett checked off stints at each of the Padres full-season affiliates in 2016. On Thursday, the 22-year-old right-hander pitched in his first playoff game as a pro.

It went well. Really, really well.

Making just his fourth start for Triple-A El Paso, Lockett allowed a run over 6 1/3 innings in the Chihuahua’ 7-1 win over Tacoma in the Pacific Coast League postseason. The series is tied 1-1.

Lockett scattered seven hits, didn’t walk anyone and struck out four. A fourth-round pick in 2012, Lockett has allowed two or fewer earned runs in three of his four starts in the Pacific Coast League.


He finished the regular season with a 10-9 record, a 2.96 ERA and 123 strikeouts in 164 innings across four levels.

Relievers Daniel Moskos and Derek Eitel combined to shut out Tacoma over the final 2 1/3 innings.

First baseman Diego Goris drove in three runs on two doubles and Manuel Margot and Franchy Cordero each drove in a run on two hits.

Right-hander Bryan Rodriguez will start Game 3 tonight at 7:05 p.m. against former Padres left-hander Wade LeBlanc.


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