CLEARWATER, Fla. – Aaron Nola looked outstanding as he struck out five in four innings Wednesday, and the Phillies topped the Red Sox, 2-1, in Grapefruit League action.
Here’s a look at the game:
The starter
Aaron Nola: 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K
Nola was strong against a split-squad Boston lineup missing most of its regulars. Nola is the first Phillies pitcher this spring to exceed three innings, and it was easily the best pitching performance of camp. His change-up is still a work in progress, and Nola called it “subpar.