Phillies exit postseason after starting Aaron Nola in wild card series

The Philadelphia Phillies' postseason run ended with a 6-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series. Starting pitcher Aaron Nola struggled, allowing three earned runs in just 1.2 innings. Former Cubs player Anthony Rizzo criticized the decision to start Nola over Zack Wheeler, asserting that Wheeler should have been the starter. Rizzo's comments were made during the 'Ross and Rizzo Unfiltered' podcast. Wheeler later pitched four innings, yielding two earned runs, but it did not alter the outcome of the game.

• 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — “He’s Not Zack Wheeler” – Cubs Legend Takes Issue With Phillies’ Decision to Start Aaron Nola in Wild Card Series Defeat