Phillies rookie Andrew Painter gets rocked for eight runs in blowout loss to A’s

PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 07: Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter #24 reacts during the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Athletics on May 7th, 2026 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire)

PHILADELPHIA — Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers was just early on a hanging Andrew Painter sweeper in the top of the first on Thursday night, hooking a line drive only three seats wide of the left-field foul pole. The very next pitch, he kept it fair and cashed in.