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Painter Logs First Quality Start, Six Innings, 69 Pitches

5/20/2026

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Painter recorded his first major-league quality start despite throwing only 69 pitches.
He allowed two runs on three hits and two walks over six innings against the Reds, earning a no-decision.
Painter struck out three batters, delivered 44 strikes, and gave up no extra-base hits.
His career line before the next start versus Cleveland is a 5.77 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and a 37:14 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 43.2 innings.

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Story summary

Painter recorded his first major-league quality start despite throwing only 69 pitches.
He allowed two runs on three hits and two walks over six innings against the Reds, earning a no-decision.
Painter struck out three batters, delivered 44 strikes, and gave up no extra-base hits.
His career line before the next start versus Cleveland is a 5.77 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and a 37:14 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 43.2 innings.