Phillies lose to Orioles 6-4 after late bullpen struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:25 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies lost 6-4 to the Baltimore Orioles on August 1, 2026, after leading 4-2 heading into the seventh inning. Starting pitcher Andrew Painter performed well, giving up two runs in the first but shutting out the Orioles afterward. Orion Kerkering replaced Painter but allowed four runs in the seventh, sealing the Phillies' fate. Catcher J.T. Realmuto expressed frustration, stating the team must improve late-game performance and has the talent to succeed. The loss brings the Phillies' record to 57-53, keeping them in an NL Wild Card spot.
- •Phillies led 4-2 before Baltimore's seven-run seventh inning.
- •Andrew Painter pitched effectively before being replaced.
- •Orion Kerkering allowed four runs in the seventh.
- •J.T. Realmuto voiced concerns about late-game execution.
- •Phillies remain in an NL Wild Card position despite the loss.
- 4:25 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto gets 100% real on another ugly loss
"J.T. Realmuto expressed his unfiltered thoughts after the Phillies bullpen blew a lead en route to a 6-4 loss to the Orioles on Friday.
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