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Andrew Painter trades baseballs for fish at Pike Place Market

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:55 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Andrew Painter trades baseballs for fish at Pike Place Market

Summary

Philadelphia Phillies rookie pitcher Andrew Painter participated in a fish toss at Pike Place Market before the team’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners. This lighthearted activity followed Painter's impressive performance against the St. Louis Cardinals, where he allowed just one earned run over seven innings. The Phillies are on a nine-game winning streak, currently at 73-58, and are pursuing the Atlanta Braves for the top spot in the National League East. Pitcher Zack Wheeler is set to start the game against Logan Gilbert later tonight.

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By the Numbers

•Painter performed the fish toss before a series against the Mariners.
•He recently had a career-best outing, allowing one earned run in seven innings.
•The Phillies are currently on a nine-game winning streak.
•They are three games behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL East.
•Zack Wheeler is scheduled to pitch in tonight's series opener.

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11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies news: Watch Andrew Painter swap out baseballs for fish at Pike Place

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Philadelphia Phillies rookie pitcher Andrew Painter traded baseballs for fish Monday during a visit to Pike Place Market. The rookie joined the fish toss before the Phillies began a three-game series vs. the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. The stop gave Painter and several teammates time to enjoy one of the city’s signature attractions. Workers […] The post Phillies news: Watch Andrew Painter swap out baseballs for fish at Pike Place appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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