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A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes matchup between the Phillies and Giants, capturing the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of their early-season clash.Philadelphia Today
The Philadelphia Phillies will face the San Francisco Giants in the first game of a three-game series on Monday, April 6, 2026. The game will be broadcast on NBCSP+ and can be streamed on various platforms for those in the Philadelphia television market.
Why it matters
This series marks an important early-season matchup between two National League teams looking to establish themselves in the playoff race. The Phillies are coming off a series against the Colorado Rockies, while the Giants will host the Phillies for their first home games of the season.
The details
The game is scheduled to start at 9:45 p.m. ET. The Phillies will start right-hander Andrew Painter (1-0, 1.69 ERA), while the Giants will counter with right-hander Adrian Houser (0-1, 1.69 ERA). Viewers in the Philadelphia market can watch the game on NBCSP+ or stream it on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com, the NBCSP app, FuboTV, Hulu, Peacock, and YouTube TV. The game will also be available on PHILLIES.TV for those with streaming packages, and the radio broadcasts can be heard on 94WIP and WDEL 101.7 FM/1150 AM.
The Phillies concluded a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Easter Sunday, April 5.The Phillies-Giants series opener is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2026 at 9:45 p.m. ET.
The players
Andrew Painter
The Phillies’ starting right-handed pitcher, who has a 1-0 record and 1.69 ERA so far this season.
Adrian Houser
The Giants’ starting right-handed pitcher, who has a 0-1 record and 1.69 ERA to start the season.
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What’s next
The Phillies and Giants will continue their three-game series on Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8 at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
The takeaway
With the Phillies and Giants both looking to make a push for the playoffs this season, this early-season series could provide an important barometer for both teams as they navigate the long MLB season.