Gamethread 3/30: Phillies vs. Nationals
The long-awaited debut of Andrew Painter
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - MARCH 13, 2026: Andrew Painter #76 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch during the second inning of a spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles at BayCare Ballpark on March 13, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images The Phillies lost their third straight game on Monday night, and each loss has seemed to get progressively uglier. They’ll try to turn that around on Tuesday behind rookie starter Andrew Painter making his major league debut.
Andrew Painter makes his Major League debut tonight at Citizens Bank Park! #RingTheBell pic. twitter.
com/JBT3LlyW3q — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) March 31, 2026 The Nationals will counter with a young pitcher of their own in second year lefty P. J. Poulin.
more → https://t. co/iUBDqlACVs pic. twitter.