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Painter shuts out Braves for three, earns victory

Andrew Painter

PHI Starting Pitcher #24

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Andrew Painter came up huge for the Phillies on Wednesday, pitching scoreless eighth, ninth and 10th innings for a win in Game 2 against the Braves.

With Jhoan Duran seemingly unavailable after throwing two innings Tuesday, the Phillies went to Painter in the eighth after tying the game at 3-3 in the top of the inning and just let him keeping. His first six pitches were actually balls, but he finally threw a strike with the seventh and then the eighth turned into a double-play ball from Michael Harris II and the ninth was a popout. Painter went on to allow one single in the ninth and two with a one-run lead in the 10th before striking out Dominic Smith to end the game. It’s the kind of showing from Painter that has to make the Phillies feel considerably better about their pen if they manage to advance.

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Jesús Luzardo will be an opener for the Phillies in Game 1 of the Wild Card series against the Braves.

Luzardo was activated from the IL on Sunday after missing two weeks with shoulder inflammation. He threw one inning of relief in the final game of the regular season, so he will not be built up long enough to pitch deep into this game. He’ll go as long as possible, and then the Phillies will turn things over to Andrew Painter.
Andrew Painter

PHI Starting Pitcher #24

Andrew Painter allowed one run in six innings and got a no-decision against the Brewers on Thursday.

Painter gave up five hits, walked three and struck out eight. He’s recorded 15 strikeouts over his last two starts. Assuming he doesn’t appear in the Phillies’ last three games, Painter will finish the season 3-10 with a 5.40 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 115 strikeouts in 126 2/3 innings over 23 starts and 25 appearances. His 4.25 xFIP suggests there will be better results in the future for the 23-year-old right-hander.
Andrew Painter

PHI Starting Pitcher #24

Andrew Painter allowed four runs with seven strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings in a loss against the Mets on Saturday.

Painter struck out two in a scoreless first inning, then gave up a solo homer to Carson Benge in the second. After two more scoreless frames, Painter ran into some trouble in the fifth. A walk and a base hit put two runners on for Francisco Alvarez, who took Painter deep for a three-run blast. Painter would strike out the next three batters, then recorded the first out in the sixth before ending his day at 85 pitches with seven strikeouts. The 23-year-old right-hander will take a 5.59 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and a 107/44 K/BB ratio across 120 2/3 innings into a start against the Rays in Philadelphia on Friday.
Andrew Painter

PHI Starting Pitcher #24

Andrew Painter allowed one run with three strikeouts over five innings in a no-decision against the Braves on Sunday.

Painter gave up a run in the first inning on two hits and a sacrifice fly. He recovered with a scoreless second and went on to keep the Braves off the board for another three innings, ending his day after five with three strikeouts. He scattered six hits and four walks. The 23-year-old right-hander will take a 5.54 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and a 100/43 K/BB ratio across 115 1/3 innings into a start against the Mets in New York on Saturday.
Andrew Painter

PHI Starting Pitcher #24

Andrew Painter yielded five runs and 10 hits in five innings Tuesday in a loss to the Astros.

It’s something of a setback for Painter, but at least he struck out six. He also allowed fewer hard-hit balls (eight) than hits. The loss is Painter’s first in eight starts since rejoining the Phillies’ rotation. He has a 3.77 ERA and a 44/15 K/BB in 45 1/3 innings over the span. He’ll try to bounce back in a tough matchup in Atlanta on Sunday.
Andrew Painter

PHI Starting Pitcher #24

Andrew Painter received a no-decision on Wednesday in Arizona, tossing seven scoreless innings while striking out six as the Phillies lost 1-0.

Painter allowed just two hits and didn’t walk anyone in the 93-pitch gem. He has been a different pitcher since returning from the minor leagues at the end of July, allowing two runs or fewer in five of seven outings. The 23-year-old rookie had a 1.66 WHIP before he was optioned to Triple-A, but that mark is now below 1 since he was recalled. He’ll look to keep it rolling at home against the Astros next time out.
Andrew Painter

PHI Starting Pitcher #24

Andrew Painter allowed three runs while throwing six innings in a no-decision versus the Angels on Friday.

All three runs allowed by Painter came in the first inning. From that point on, the 23-year-old was excellent, and while that damage prevented this outing from being one that would be deemed anything more than solid, the results from the second inning on were encouraging. His 5.95 ERA tells the story of how little consistency — of the good kind, anyway — he’s shown, but there have been enough good moments to believe the future is incredibly bright. A chance to keep his good run going comes against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
Andrew Painter

PHI Starting Pitcher #24

Andrew Painter allowed one run in seven innings and got the win in the Phillies’ 12-3 victory over the Cardinals on Saturday.

Painter gave up five hits, walked none and struck out eight. He improved to 3-8 with the win. Painter bounced back after allowing five runs in his last start that also included a first inning grand slam. The eight strikeouts tied a career-high for the 23-year-old rookie right-hander. Painter has a 6.04 ERA and 4.54 xFIP in 19 appearances (17 starts) this year. He’s lined up to face the Angels on the road next weekend.
Andrew Painter

PHI Starting Pitcher #24

Andrew Painter received a no-decision on Sunday against the Twins, allowing five earned runs on six hits over five innings pitched.

Painter struck out two and walked three, raising his ERA to 6.43. He gave up a grand slam to Brooks Lee in the bottom of the first and settled down somewhat after that inning, though Kody Clemens tagged him for a solo shot in the third. Before Sunday, Painter had pitched better since being recalled at the end of July. He still has a ways to go before he can be relied on in standard fantasy leagues. A home start against the Cardinals is up next.
Andrew Painter

PHI Starting Pitcher #24

Andrew Painter allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings and got the win in the Phillies’ 6-5 victory over the Cardinals on Monday.

Painter gave up two hits, walked three and struck out six. He improved to 2-8 with the win. Painter rebounded nicely after leaving his last start with hamstring tightness. He now has 16 strikeouts in 15 1/3 innings over his last three starts. Painter has a 6.27 ERA, though his 4.61 xFIP points towards better results in the future. He’s lined up to face the Twins on the road on Sunday.

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Ricky Vanasco has elected free agency.

The 27-year-old right-hander had been sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday, but rather than accepting the outright assignment, he’ll take his chances on the open market. Vanasco made five terrible appearances for the Tigers in 2026, posting a 15.63 ERA, 3.16 WHIP and a 4/6 K/BB ratio over 6 1/3 innings.
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Luke Little

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Royals sent RHP Luke Little outright to Triple-A Omaha.

The 26-year-old hurler had been designated for assignment on Monday and passed through waivers unclaimed. He’ll have the option at the outset of the offseason to elect free agency if he so chooses. Little spent most of the season at the Triple-A level, posting a 7.28 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and a 60/46 K/BB ratio over 50 2/3 innings in 44 appearances.
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Michael Harris II

ATL Center Fielder #23
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Michael Harris II clobbered a three-run homer in the opening inning on Thursday, powering the Braves to a 6-2 victory over the Phillies in a decisive Game 3 of their Wild Card Series.

After the Phillies were held scoreless in the top half of the first, the Braves got something going as Ronald Acuna Jr. and Matt Olson worked Aaron Nola for back-to-back one-out walks. Harris then strode to the dish and pulverized a 2-0 sinker for a 387-foot (100.5-mph EV) three-run shot, giving the Braves a lead that they would never relinquish. Harris finished the night 1-for-3 and was also hit by a pitch. He’ll look to continue his offensive rampage against the Dodgers in the NLDS starting on Saturday in Los Angeles.
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Ozzie Albies

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Ozzie Albies went 1-for-2 and slugged a two-run homer on Thursday night, helping to propel the Braves to the NLDS with a convincing victory over the Phillies in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series.

The Braves already held a 3-0 advantage when Albies clobbered an 0-1 fastball from Zack Wheeler for a 419-foot (106.0-mph EV) two-run shot in the fourth inning. That would be more than enough run support for the Braves’ bullpen in this one. Albies also drew a walk in the contest, reaching base safely in three of his four plate appearances. Next up will be a battle against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Saturday.
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Matt Olson

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Matt Olson went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, walk and two runs scored as the Braves dispatched of the Phillies in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series on Thursday night.

Olson worked Phillies’ starter Aaron Nola for a one-out walk in the opening inning, then rode home on Michael Harris II’s go-ahead three-run blast. He then did some yard work of his own in the eighth inning, tagging Jonathan Bowlan for a 416-foot (107.2-mph EV) solo shot that increased the Braves’ lead to 6-1. That was one of three Braves’ homers off the Phillies in the series-clinching victory. Next up, a matchup with the Dodgers in the NLDS.
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Ray Kerr

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Ray Kerr did an outstanding job as an opener for the Braves in Game 3 of their Wild Card Series against the Phillies on Thursday, allowing just one hit and one walk over 3 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball.

The 32-year-old southpaw struck out two batters in the brilliant performance. He allowed a one-out single to Kyle Schwarber in the first inning and then walked Schwarber to open the fourth. That was the extent of the traffic against him and the Phillies never really threatened. Kerr threw a season-high 47 pitches in the game, getting five swings and misses while registering a CSW of 23 percent. He didn’t pitch deep enough to factor into the decision, but Kerr was a major part of the reason why the Braves are advancing to the NLDS.
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Kyle Schwarber

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Kyle Schwarber went 2-for-3, drew a walk and scored a run in the Phillies’ season-ending loss to the Braves in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series on Thursday evening in Atlanta.

Schwarber singled off of Ray Kerr in the first inning, but never advanced past first base. He then drew a walk to open the fourth inning and was erased on a fielder’s choice. Schwarber also chased Grant Holmes with a one-out single in the sixth inning, ultimately scoring the club’s first run on a ground out off the bat of Alec Bohm. While it was a disappointing showing for the Phillies’ offense, Schwarber definitely did his job on Thursday night.
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Aaron Nola

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Aaron Nola struggled in a losing effort against the Braves in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series on Thursday, giving up three runs on two hits and two walks in only 1 2/3 innings of work.

Nola struck out one batter in the abbreviated outing. All of the damage done against him came in the opening inning as Ronald Acuna Jr. and Matt Olson worked back-to-back walks with one out. Michael Harris II followed with a three-run blast that gave the Braves the early lead. Nola got just three whiffs on 38 pitches on the night, posting a CSW of 21 percent. The 33-year-old hurler will now have to go through an entire offseason with the bad taste from this one in his mouth.
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Mickey Gasper

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Mickey Gasper is set to undergo surgery on Friday to repair a right distal biceps tear.

It’s estimated that the 30-year-old will need 4-6 months of recovery time before he’s able to return to live game action. Gasper told reporters that he’s hopeful that he’ll be ready to go by March 1.
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José Urquidy

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José Urquidy has elected free agency

The 31-year-old hurler was designated for assignment when the Phillies set their roster for the Wild Card Series against the Braves. After passing through waivers unclaimed, Urquidy opted to hit the open market rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett. He did a decent job in his limited action with the Phillies, posting a 3.68 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and a 9/0 K/BB ratio across 7 1/3 innings.
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