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Phillies' Nola Struggles Amid Pressure as Postseason Nears

9/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Aaron Nola of the Philadelphia Phillies has a 6.78 ERA and a 3-8 record this season.
In his latest game, he allowed six earned runs, five in the first inning.
Manager Rob Thomson expresses confidence in Nola's potential for improvement.
Nola struggles significantly in the first inning, with a 9.69 ERA this season.
The absence of ace Zack Wheeler adds pressure on Nola as the postseason approaches.

History

Historical Context

In 1964, the Philadelphia Phillies experienced a dramatic collapse, losing a 6.5-game lead in September to finish with an 81-80 record. Manager Gene Mauch faced intense scrutiny during this period. Today, similar pressures surround manager Rob Thomson as pitcher Aaron Nola struggles with a 6.78 ERA, echoing the historical challenges that have impacted the team's postseason aspirations.

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Story summary

Aaron Nola of the Philadelphia Phillies has a 6.78 ERA and a 3-8 record this season.
In his latest game, he allowed six earned runs, five in the first inning.
Manager Rob Thomson expresses confidence in Nola's potential for improvement.
Nola struggles significantly in the first inning, with a 9.69 ERA this season.
The absence of ace Zack Wheeler adds pressure on Nola as the postseason approaches.

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