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White Sox Beat Phillies 6-3; Rookie Painter Struggles

6/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Chicago White Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6–3 in Philadelphia June 7, 2026, as rookie Andrew Painter allowed six runs.
Painter threw 4 2/3 innings, gave up eight hits and six earned runs, raising his season ERA to 6.21.
Don Mattingly said the Phillies cannot pull up four or five Triple-A starters, so they may need to trade for a starter if Painter is demoted, though he remains a future front-line pitcher.

History

Historical Context

When the Phillies promoted rookie Curt Schilling in 1990, his 2.96 ERA over 12 starts raised hopes, leading manager Jim Fregosi to promise veteran arms—a pattern repeated in 2026 when White Sox rookie Andrew Painter’s 6.21 ERA prompted Don Mattingly’s warning. Philadelphia’s history of moves, such as the 1992 trade for a pitcher who logged 147 strikeouts, shows the reliance on trades to rebuild rotations.

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Story summary

The Chicago White Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6–3 in Philadelphia June 7, 2026, as rookie Andrew Painter allowed six runs.
Painter threw 4 2/3 innings, gave up eight hits and six earned runs, raising his season ERA to 6.21.
Don Mattingly said the Phillies cannot pull up four or five Triple-A starters, so they may need to trade for a starter if Painter is demoted, though he remains a future front-line pitcher.

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