Athletics vs Phillies: A’s Blast Andrew Painter Early as Phillies’ Sweep Bid Falters
Philadelphia, May 7, 2026, 19:03 EDT Philadelphia’s hopes for a sweep didn’t last long Thursday. The Athletics jumped out with four runs in the opening frame at Citizens Bank Park—Shea Langeliers sent one out after Nick Kurtz reached, then Brent Rooker blasted a two-run homer after Tyler Soderstrom drew a walk. (theScore) The quick swing punched through what oddsmakers had
