Andrew Painter struggles with fastball in Phillies' loss to White Sox

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter faced challenges during a 6-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox on June 6, 2026. Painter pitched 4.2 innings, allowing six earned runs, largely due to issues with his fastball. The White Sox scored four earned runs in the first inning as Painter struggled with command, ultimately abandoning the pitch for the remainder of the game. Despite a strong velocity of 96.2 mph, opposing hitters have a high batting average against his fastball this season, raising concerns about its effectiveness as a primary pitch.

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