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Phillies' Aaron Nola exits game against Blue Jays with injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:48 AM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Phillies' Aaron Nola exits game against Blue Jays with injury

Summary

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola left Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the top of the sixth inning after being struck by a comebacker. He attempted to throw a few warm-up pitches but experienced discomfort and handed the ball to manager Don Mattingly. Before exiting, Nola recorded his 2000th career strikeout. The Phillies were trailing 2-0 at the time of the change. This season, Nola has struggled, holding a record of 3-9 with a 5.55 ERA. Meanwhile, the Phillies lost Friday's series opener 5-4 to the Blue Jays, and they currently sit 8 games behind the division-leading Atlanta Braves.

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Status Watch

•Nola hit by a comebacker in sixth inning.
•Recorded 2000th career strikeout prior to exit.
•Phillies trailing 2-0 at time of substitution.
•Nola's season record stands at 3-9, 5.55 ERA.
•Phillies lost 5-4 to Blue Jays in series opener on Friday.

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2:48 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies Make Aaron Nola Injury Announcement During Blue Jays Game

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The Philadelphia Phillies saw starting pitcher Aaron Nola leave his start on Saturday due to an injury.Nola was removed from the game in the top of the sixth inning after being hit by a comebacker. He tried a warm-up pitch but had some discomfort and then gave the ball to manager Don Mattingly as he […] The post Phillies Make Aaron Nola Injury Announcement During Blue Jays Game appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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