Aaron Nola shines as Phillies remain in NL East playoff contention

Aaron Nola has delivered impressive performances in his last five starts, helping the Philadelphia Phillies stay competitive in the National League East. His recent stretch has included 28 and 2/3 innings pitched, with an ERA of 2.51, leading to a decrease in his season ERA from 5.82 to 5.12. After a stellar outing against the Marlins on Wednesday, where he pitched seven innings with eight strikeouts, Nola's resurgence is crucial for the Phillies as they strive for a playoff spot. Currently, the team has won six in a row and sits at a season-best 12 games over.500, maintaining pressure on the first-place Braves.

• 2:41 PMCBS MLB — How Aaron Nola's renaissance has kept the Phillies in the NL East playoff picture