MIAMI -- There's no question All-Star Aaron Nola is one of the best pitchers in the league right now. On Saturday, however, the Marlins exposed the right-hander's Achilles' heel -- the first inning.
Miami got to Nola before he could settle in, pushing across two runs on three hits in the first frame, an inning in which Philadelphia's ace continues to struggle this season. With the early deficit and no run support throughout, the Phillies went down quietly at Marlins Park, 2-0.
Nola labored through the first.