Philadelphia Phillies recall Andrew Painter as bullpen falters in loss to Orioles

The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right‑hander Andrew Painter from Triple‑A Lehigh Valley to start Friday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. Painter delivered six solid innings, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out six, giving the Phillies a 4‑2 lead.

In the seventh inning the bullpen unraveled. Reliever Orion Kerkering surrendered a two‑run double to Christian Encarnación‑Strand and then hit Pete Alonso with a pitch, prompting manager Don Mattingly to bring in Tim Mayza. Mayza allowed a two‑run triple to Gunnar Henderson, turning the Phillies’ lead into a 6‑4 deficit that the Orioles held for the remainder of the game. The loss extended Philadelphia’s slump to ten defeats in 13 games since the All‑Star break and highlighted ongoing struggles with the fifth starter spot as the trade deadline approaches.

Painter’s recall comes after a mixed minor‑league stint following a 7.06 ERA in his first 14 major‑league appearances, and the team hopes he can stabilize the rotation before the deadline.