Aaron Nola starts for Phillies
The gist
Aaron Nola started for the Phillies on two days' rest and allowed three first-inning runs.
The short-rest gamble came as Philadelphia tried to hold a shrinking NL wild-card lead.
How it unfolded
- Sep 23, 2026Aaron Nola struck out eight over six innings and took the loss as Philadelphia fell to Milwaukee 4-1.
- Sep 24, 2026Luis Arraez sprained his left ankle.
- Sep 25, 2026The Phillies briefed Nola on the possibility of starting on short rest for the first time in his career, and were shut out for the 12th time this season in a 2-0 loss to Tampa Bay.