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Andrew Painter news
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The gist
Phillies' Andrew Painter threw 5 1/3 no-hit innings in a 6-5 win over the Cardinals. The 23-year-old rookie snapped a 16-game winless streak, his first win since March 31.
Background
Andrew Painter, once a top prospect, struggled mightily in his first 14 major-league outings, going 1-8 with a 6.48 ERA. He was demoted to Triple-A in mid-June, then recalled about a week and a half before this start. Since his return, he has shown improvement, including a new changeup that has been effective.
How it unfolded
- Mar 31, 2026Painter won his first start of the season against Washington, his last win until Monday.
- mid-June 2026Phillies sent Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after continued struggles.
- Aug 5, 2026Painter was pulled from a start against the Nationals after four innings due to left hamstring tightness, deemed precautionary.
- Aug 8, 2026Painter completed a bullpen session without issue, clearing him for his next start.
- Aug 10, 2026Painter pitched 5 1/3 no-hit innings, allowing two hits and two earned runs with six strikeouts in a 6-5 win over the Cardinals, his first win since March 31.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Painter's improved changeup has been a key factor in his recent success since returning from Triple-A.
- Caution
- Despite the strong start, Painter's fastball velocity is still down from pre-surgery levels, and he remains winless in 16 straight outings prior to Monday.