Game 157 - Monday Night, September 25th in Philadelphia
Record - 62-95, 5th place, 33 1/2 games behind the Nationals
One Sentence Summary: Aaron Nola pitched well but a second inning home run allowed to Michael A. Taylor was the difference in this 3-1 loss to the Nationals.
What It Means: This most likely was Nola's final start of the 2017 season, and he finished with a 12-11 record. In 27 starts Nola struck out 184 over 168 innings. He averaged 9.86 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched, which is the third-best mark in Phillies history behind Curt Schilling (11.29 in 1997 and 10.05 in 1998).
What Happened: Nola struck out nine in this game with his only blemish the two-run home run allowed to Taylor. Odubel Herrera hit a solo home run (14) in the fourth inning. Rhys Hoskins is 5 for 37 (.135) with no home runs over the last 11 games.
Featured Card: It was usually a joy watching Nola pitch this season, and I'm excited for what's ahead for him in 2018.
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