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Aaron Nola spun seven strong innings and leaned on his knuckle curve to finish late hitters, striking out eight as the Phillies completed a 4-1 win over the Marlins to sweep the series and move to 12 games over .500. Philadelphia backed him with timely offense—including a two-run homer by Luis Arraez—and the bullpen closed it out with Duran earning the save.
Philadelphia is still chasing a reliable fifth starter after demoting Painter and cycling through depth options, with the trade market tepid. The rotation is anchored by Sánchez, Wheeler and Luzardo, but Nola’s homer-prone, high-inning outings add risk and could push the Phillies toward a stopgap or a bigger upgrade before the postseason.
The SP Roundup reviews all Thursday starters, led by Aaron Nola’s 6.0 IP, 3 ER line and ongoing home-run woes, signaling a cautious tilt for July and suggesting streaming over chasing a return to form; Christian Scott delivered a clean outing, and the piece directs readers to daily SP matchups/streamer rankings for picks while previewing the Jared Jones–Gavin Williams matchup.
Philadelphia defeated San Diego 3-2 in the home opener, with Aaron Nola fanning eight over five innings and Bryce Harper delivering a two-run homer to answer an early Gavin Sheets shot; the go-ahead run came on a Bohm double in the fourth, and the Phillies bullpen—Alvarado, Kerkering, Keller and Duran—held the Padres scoreless the rest of the way as Duran earned his 13th save. Padres rookie Jase Bowen collected his first major-league hit in the seventh, while Brandon Marsh went 4-for-4 to raise his average to .332; Christopher Sanchez is lined up to start tomorrow against Walker Buehler.
Zack Wheeler’s season debut ignited a 16-5 Phillies run, with Wheeler and Cristopher Sánchez delivering elite innings while Schwarber’s 20 homers and Harper’s top-10 OPS fuel the lineup. Aaron Nola shows flashes of peak form but struggles with locating his fastball, raising questions about in-zone contact. The team is balancing star power with in-season adjustments, expanding international scouting (Japan) and elevating Dusty Wathan, signaling a broader push toward sustained contention beyond a few marquee players.
Italy announced Aaron Nola will start the World Baseball Classic semifinal against Venezuela, a move that could push Michael Lorenzen to face the United States in Tuesday's final. Nola previously threw five scoreless innings against Mexico, while Venezuela’s Keider Montero starts the game. The winner advances to its first WBC final, setting up a potential U.S. showdown in the championship.
Italy will start Aaron Nola in the World Baseball Classic semifinal against Venezuela, replacing Michael Lorenzen. The move keeps Lorenzen available for a potential rematch with the U.S. in the final and could see both pitchers used in the semifinal or a bullpen approach if needed.
In the World Baseball Classic, Italy leverages a largely Italian-American roster to stun Team USA 8-6, led by captain Vinnie Pasquantino’s three homers and a playful celebration of national ties.
Aaron Nola returned from injury to pitch for the Phillies but struggled, allowing six runs in 2⅓ innings during an 11-9 win over the Nationals, as the team navigates injuries to key players like Zack Wheeler and Alec Bohm.
The Phillies' Jhoan Duran avoided serious injury after being carted off with an ankle issue, and key players Alec Bohm and Aaron Nola are set to return from injury, boosting the team's prospects as they prepare for the postseason with a six-man rotation.
The Phillies promoted Buddy Kennedy to the active roster and transferred Aaron Nola to the 60-day injured list, with Kennedy replacing Weston Wilson as a versatile bench player. Nola's injury, a stress reaction in his rib cage, will keep him out until mid-July, likely missing the All-Star break.
Pitcher Jeff Hoffman made a game-saving tag at home plate in the ninth inning, helping the Philadelphia Phillies secure a 2-1 walk-off win against the Colorado Rockies. Cristian Pache delivered the winning hit, and Aaron Nola turned in a dominant pitching performance. Despite the Phillies' struggling offense, the team's pitching staff has been a key factor in their winning record.
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a disastrous 12-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves in their second game of the season, with Aaron Nola struggling on the mound and the team's bullpen facing challenges. Despite a brief lead in the first inning, the Phillies couldn't maintain momentum, and injuries further complicated their situation. The Braves' strong performance, particularly from their bottom-of-the-order hitters, contributed to the Phillies' struggles. The team now looks to salvage the opening series and regroup for the rest of the season.
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a disastrous 12-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves in their second game of the season, with Aaron Nola struggling on the mound and the team facing bullpen challenges. Despite a brief lead in the first inning, the Phillies were unable to maintain momentum, and injuries further complicated their situation. The Braves' strong performance highlighted the Phillies' need to regroup and strategize for the remainder of the season.
Max Fried and Aaron Nola both struggled in a 12-4 win for the Atlanta Braves over the Philadelphia Phillies. Fried had the worst start of his career, while Nola also had a rough outing. The Braves' bats remained strong, with Ozzie Albies hitting a home run and Jesse Chavez delivering a solid relief performance. The Braves easily took the series and will go for the sweep in the next game.