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Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter tossed two solid innings in his spring training debut. The 19-year-old allowed one run on three hits with a strikeout in a 4-4 tie with Minnesota. Painter's fastball touched 99 mph against Twins star Carlos Correa. Painter also struck out eight-year veteran Max Kepler. Philadelphia catcher Garrett Stubbs praised Painter's poise, saying there is still plenty of room for growth. Painter is bidding to make Philadelphia's starting rotation out of spring training.
