Phillies Edge Giants 6-4 in Opening Game of Three‑Game Series

April 6, 2026 – Oracle Park, San Francisco

Rob Thomson sent right‑hander Andrew Painter to the mound. The rookie, 23, entered with a 1‑0 record and a sparkling 1.69 ERA and delivered six strong innings, allowing two runs on five hits.

The Giants, mired in a league‑worst .561 OPS and a –25 run differential, could muster only four runs. Their offense, ranked last in hard‑hit and barrel rates, struggled to generate momentum despite solid contact.

Philadelphia’s bullpen held the lead in the seventh, and the Phillies secured a 6‑4 victory, improving to 5‑4 on the season and remaining fourth in the NL East. San Francisco fell to 3‑7.

The series opener aired at 9:45 p.m. ET on ESPN/MLB Network and streamed live via MLB.tv, Apple TV+, and the team’s official apps.