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Keep nodding, Andrew: Painter crafts ‘career-altering' outing in must-win spot

Rookie starting pitcher Andrew Painter rescued Philadelphia from postseason elimination on Wednesday afternoon by tossing three scoreless innings during a 4-3, ten-inning victory against Atlanta. After entering the eighth frame of a tied ballgame, the young right-hander experienced severe initial nerves, opening his relief appearance with six consecutive balls and yielding a four-pitch walk to Austin Riley.

With pitching coach Caleb Cotham visiting the mound and J.T. Realmuto offering encouragement, Painter regained his composure by leaning on a newly refined changeup, ultimately inducing a crucial inning-ending double play.

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