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Nola Strikes Out 11, Pitches Phillies Past Mets 4-2

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Nola struck out 11 in seven impressive innings to stay unbeaten at Citizens Bank Park, pitching the Philadelphia Phillies past the New York Mets 4-2 on Friday night.

Asdrubal Cabrera hit an RBI double off former teammate Noah Syndergaard during a three-run first inning, and Nola made the early lead stand up.

Nola (14-3) one run on three hits with one walk while lowering his ERA in 2.24. The All-Star is even better at home, improving to 9-0 with a 2.00 mark in 12 starts in Philadelphia this season.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 17: Starting Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch in the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on August 17, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.