The Philadelphia Phillies are playing their best baseball of the year. They have won eight out of 10 games since Don Mattingly was named interim manager in place of Rob Thomson, looking like a completely different team. While Game 3 against their latest opponent, the Athletics, didn’t go well in a 12-0 loss, the Phillies still had to feel good about coming away with another series victory. It was their third in a row after defeating the San Francisco Giants and the Miami Marlins previously. Philadelphia will be looking to keep the positive momentum going in a three-game set against the Colorado Rockies next. But, before moving on to that series, let’s put a bow on their matchup against the Athletics. Here are four of the biggest takeaways from that series victory. Andrew Painter’s Struggles May 7, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter (24) throws a pitch during the third inning against the Athletics at Citizens Bank Park.…