Giants Open 3-Game Series Against Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies (5-4) visit San Francisco Giants (3-7) for a 3-game set.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:18am by Ben Kaplan

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The San Francisco Giants will host the Philadelphia Phillies in a 3-game series starting on Monday night. The Phillies enter the series with a 5-4 record, while the Giants are 3-7 so far this season. The pitching matchup for the series opener features Andrew Painter of the Phillies against Adrian Houser of the Giants.

Why it matters

This early-season series between the Giants and Phillies could provide an important gauge of where each team stands in the early going. Both teams have postseason aspirations, so a strong series could give one side an early advantage in the standings.

The details

The Phillies are coming off a 96-66 season in 2025, while the Giants were 81-81. The Phillies had a strong road record of 41-40 last year, while the Giants were 42-39 at home. Both teams will be looking to get their offenses going, as the Phillies slugged .431 as a team in 2025 compared to the Giants' .386.

  • The 3-game series begins on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 9:45pm EDT.
  • The teams will play on Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8 to complete the series.

The players

Andrew Painter

The Phillies' starting pitcher for the series opener, Painter had a 1.69 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in his first start of the season.

Adrian Houser

The Giants' starting pitcher for Monday's game, Houser had a 1.69 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in his first outing of 2026.

Zack Wheeler

The Phillies' ace pitcher, Wheeler is currently on the 15-day injured list with a shoulder issue.

Casey Schmitt

The Giants' infielder is day-to-day with a back injury.

Orion Kerkering

The Phillies' relief pitcher is on the 15-day IL with a hamstring injury.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking forward to this series against the Giants. They're a tough team, but we feel confident in our ability to compete with them.”

— Andrew Painter, Phillies Pitcher

“Our guys are ready to take on the Phillies. It's going to be a hard-fought series, but we're excited for the challenge.”

— Gabe Kapler, Giants Manager

What’s next

The winner of this series will gain an early advantage in the standings as both teams look to make a push for the playoffs.

The takeaway

This early-season matchup between the Giants and Phillies features two teams with high expectations, and the outcome could set the tone for the rest of their respective seasons. Both squads will be looking to get their offenses going and establish themselves as contenders in their divisions.