Aaron Nola leads Phillies to sweep of Marlins with strong performance
Nbcsportsphiladelphia.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:42 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Aaron Nola pitched seven strong innings, contributing to the Philadelphia Phillies' sweep of the Miami Marlins on August 19. Nola effectively utilized his knuckle curve, establishing himself as a stabilizer for the Phillies' rotation, which required reinforcement entering the second half of the season. This victory marks a new high point for the team as they look to maintain momentum. The Phillies aim to build on this success in upcoming games as they seek to strengthen their postseason positioning.
- •Nola pitches seven innings against the Marlins
- •Phillies achieve a sweep on August 19
- •Team looks to improve playoff positioning
- •Strong performance reinforces rotation stability
- •Nola's knuckle curve was particularly effective
- 8:42 PMNbcsportsphiladelphia.com — Aaron Nola looks like stabilizer Phillies need in sweep of Marlins - NBC Sports Philadelphia
"Aaron Nola’s knuckle curve helped him deliver seven strong innings as the Phillies swept the Marlins and reached a new high point.
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