MIAMI – The Marlins already scored twice against Aaron Nola and had runners on the corners when a message came through the Phillies’ bullpen phone for Mark Leiter Jr. to began throwing.
It was just the first inning and Nola’s final start before he represents the Phillies in the all-star game seemed to be headed off the rails. And as Leiter warmed up, Nola offered a reminder of why he’s an all star.
The pitcher escaped the first inning of an eventual 2-0 loss to deliver six solid innings that were wasted by an offense that once again lacked firepower.