Phillies' Aaron Nola exits game with right knee contusion against Blue Jays
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:12 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola left Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning due to a right knee contusion after being hit by a line drive from Jesús Sánchez. The ball, which was clocked at 104.8 mph, struck Nola’s left leg, causing him to kneel on the mound. He recorded two earned runs on six hits while striking out eight batters and walking two before exiting. Nola achieved 2,000 career strikeouts earlier in the second inning, becoming the 94th pitcher to reach that milestone. X-rays on his knee were negative.
- •Nola exited the game against the Blue Jays in the sixth inning.
- •He was hit by a line drive from Jesús Sánchez.
- •Nola reached 2,000 career strikeouts earlier in the game.
- •He allowed two runs on six hits with eight strikeouts.
- •X-rays on Nola's knee showed no fractures.
- 2:01 AMESPN MLB — Phils' Nola takes liner off knee, leaves start in 6th
- 12:19 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies' Aaron Nola exits with right knee contusion in sixth inning against Toronto
"Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola was hit by a line drive and exited Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning due to a right knee contusion. Jesús Sánchez hit a leadoff comebacker, estimated at 104.8-mph off the bat, that ricocheted off Nola’s left leg. In the second inning, he became the 94th pitcher to reach 2,000 career strikeouts when he fanned Brandon Valenzuela.
"Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola suffered a bruised right knee when he was hit by a line drive in the sixth inning Saturday against the Blue Jays.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBAug 9, 2026, 2:01 AMPhils' Nola takes liner off knee, leaves start in 6th
Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola suffered a bruised right knee when he was hit by a line drive in the sixth inning Saturday against the Blue Jays.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 12:19 AMPhillies' Aaron Nola exits with right knee contusion in sixth inning against Toronto
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola was hit by a line drive and exited Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning due to a right knee contusion. Jesús Sánchez hit a leadoff comebacker, estimated at 104.8-mph off the bat, that ricocheted off Nola’s left leg. In the second inning, he became the 94th pitcher to reach 2,000 career strikeouts when he fanned Brandon Valenzuela.
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