Painter threw 60 pitches, including working out of a bases loaded jam to cap off a 30-pitch third inning.

Walker struck out seven across three relief innings Wednesday. “He’s been great for us all year, and it’s just good to see him throw in ballgames," Trea Turner said.

The decision comes with Pittsburgh riding a seven-game losing streak that saw its record fall to 12-26.

“I listened to talk radio all the time,” Schmidt admitted. “It kept me miserable all the time!”

Manto left Temple for a baseball career 22 credits shy of a degree. He always planned to graduate someday, but one knowing heckler “sparked the interest” more than 20 years ago.

Turner opened the scoring in the third inning and was a key cog in the Phillies' five-run fourth inning that broke the game open.

Bohm ended his home run drought during Tuesday's win against the Rays. With right-hander Shane Baz on the mound, Rojas got the start in center field over Marsh.

Escobar was afraid of mistakes early in his career. He found inspiration in Kobe Bryant’s book, which helped him learn “if you fail, there will be another opportunity.”

Alec Bohm, Kyle Schwarber, and Nick Castellanos each hit opposite field home runs. Wheeler needed only 84 pitches over seven innings and had nine strikeouts.

Walker became a reliever when Ranger Suárez returned from the injured list. A return to the starting rotation remains a possibility.

The Phillies surprised many by starting the 21-year-old Crawford at Lehigh Valley. So far he has answered the call. He discussed that and more on “Phillies Extra.”

Nori is in low-A Clearwater and has yet to play 50 minor-league games. But he could one day reach the majors. On his climb there, he’s collecting himself.

Harper’s swing is still a work in progress. “There’s not a whole lot of slug there,” manager Rob Thomson says. “But it’s going to be there.”