Phillies rookie Andrew Painter exits game against Nationals with hamstring tightness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:39 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Andrew Painter left Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals after four innings due to left hamstring tightness. The Phillies were looking for a win following a previous 5-0 victory over the Nationals. Painter struggled initially, allowing one run in the first inning but settled down afterward. He finished with four strikeouts and a drop in ERA from 6.72 to 6.48. The team will evaluate his condition further.
- •Painter pitched four innings, allowing three hits and one earned run.
- •He was replaced by Tim Mayza after experiencing hamstring tightness.
- •The Phillies won their previous game 5-0 against the Nationals.
- •Painter's ERA improved slightly after his outing.
- •Further evaluation of Painter's injury is expected.
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies rookie exits match vs Nationals with hamstring injury
"The Phillies had to pull Andrew Painter early on Wednesday night.
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