Andrew Painter Shows Competitive Grit in Three Scoreless Innings

Andrew Painter navigated a challenging start to his second spring outing, battling command issues to toss three scoreless innings against Toronto. Despite missing above the zone with his fastball, Painter avoided a "spiral" by relying on his secondary pitches and working with catcher J.T. Realmuto. The 22-year-old, who is competing for the Phillies' fifth starter spot, demonstrated the maturity and competitive mindset he developed during his recovery from Tommy John surgery.