Aaron Nola hopeful to start after injury scare against Blue Jays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Philly starter Aaron Nola left Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after a line drive hit his knee in the sixth inning. Despite the injury, he managed five strong innings, striking out eight and allowing two earned runs. Nola is optimistic about recovering quickly and plans to make his next start during the upcoming Field of Dreams series against the Minnesota Twins in Dyersville, Iowa.
- •Aaron Nola exited with a right knee contusion after a line drive incident.
- •He recorded eight strikeouts in five innings before leaving.
- •Nola aims to pitch in the Field of Dreams series against the Twins.
- •The Phillies are looking to bounce back after a loss to the Blue Jays.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies' Aaron Nola hopes to not miss time following injury scare
"Despite getting drilled by a line driver on Saturday night, Phillies ace Aaron Nola is hoping to suit up in his next start.
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