Andrew Painter struggles in 2nd consecutive start; IronPigs lose 4th in a row

Phillies farm report: Top prospect Andrew Painter struggling but velocity, pitch count still encouraging

Painter has lost his last two Triple-A starts but continues to showcase peak velocity as his innings count rises.

Phillies prospect Andrew Painter hits a rough patch in triple A: ‘That’s what the minor leagues are for’

Painter has a 5.19 ERA, 29 strikeouts, and 11 walks in 26 innings with Lehigh Valley. He has allowed five homers in six starts.

Andrew Painter struggles in 2nd consecutive start; IronPigs lose 4th in a row

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Painter faces growing pains in 8-1 loss – Philly Sports

ALLENTOWN - On any given night, many different factors can go into why a pitcher has a tough outing on the mound. Walking too many hitters, a lack of control or command, and being unable to get into a rhythm are all possible outcomes. Andrew Painter pinpointed exactly what the issue was after his tough start on Monday night. "Today it was mostly the slider," Painter said. That slider was not effective for the fifth-ranked prospect in all of base…