Nola Shines as Phillies Close Gap in NL Playoff Race Philadelphia — Aaron Nola delivered his best outing of the season at the perfect time, striking out nine and allowing just one run across eight innings as the Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. The win pushed Philadelphia (95-65) within a game of […]
Phillies Edge Mets Behind Nola’s Strong Return, Duran Seals Win Philadelphia’s Aaron Nola (4-8) delivered his sharpest outing since returning from a three-month injury hiatus, allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings. The Phillies’ closer, José Alvarado Duran, capped the game by fanning Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez […]