Phillies Skipper Breaks Down Aaron Nola’s Starts Against Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola didn't have his command in his start against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Aaron Nola has shown flashes this season of being the effective pitcher and dominant pitcher he’s been in years past, but that was not the pitcher that the Philadelphia Phillies got against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday evening. Nola threw just 3. 2 innings and gave up six hits and six earned runs on the evening.
That outing is a new season-low for the veteran, and also a season-high in runs allowed. Don Mattingly believes Nola’s struggles in this start simply came down to his command. “He just didn’t locate tonight,” said Philly’s skipper after the game.
“He just couldn't get his, you know, we know, he knows how he needs to pitch, but he's not getting the breaking ball over, being able to use his change-up and then miss some spots. It's probably the least command he's had this year. ” Based on what Mattginaly has seen from Nola from the dugout, he doesn’t believe this command problem wil be one that lingers throughout the seasons.
“I don't expect that to be like that. So he's a guy that, you know, we trust. He's gonna be fine,” explained Mattingly .