Andrew Painter leads Phillies to victory over Braves

Philadelphia Phillies rookie pitcher Andrew Painter delivered a resilient performance against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 13, 2026. Despite facing challenges with command, including four walks and six hits, Painter pitched five innings and allowed only one earned run while recording three strikeouts.

The Phillies secured an early advantage through a two-run home run by J. T. Realmuto. This outing follows a period of adjustment for Painter, who had previously been optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to refine his fastball and regain confidence after struggling with a high ERA earlier in the season.