Andrew Painter overcame a migraine to deliver five strong innings for the Phillies, entering in relief after morning vomiting scratched him from his scheduled start. The 23-year-old righty retired nine straight batters before allowing a run in the sixth. Five innings of work lowered his ERA from 4.82 to 3.77 as Philadelphia fell 4-3 to Arizona.

Selected 13th overall in the 2021 draft, Painter missed significant time after Tommy John surgery in 2023 following an elbow injury during spring training. His comeback continued with this impressive performance, following a successful big league debut on April 1 against Washington where he allowed just one run over 5⅓ innings with eight strikeouts.

Painter's ability to perform through debilitating symptoms shows his resilience, a quality the Phillies will need as they navigate a competitive season. The right-hander's performance provides hope after his injury setbacks and gives the team another reliable arm in their bullpen as they aim to climb the standings.