Aaron Nola will take the mound at Citizens Bank Park Friday for the first postseason game in Philadelphia since 2011. If Nola can help deliver a victory, he’ll put the Phillies just one win away from advancing to the NLCS.
One day at a time is an overused cliche in sports, but this time of the year, you almost have to adopt the mindset to stay successful.
But it’s human nature to let your mind wander just a bit, especially when it’s possible that the Phillies could see Aaron’s brother Austin and the San Diego Padres with a trip to the World Series on the line.