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Phillies' Nola perfect through 6 innings against Astros

Kristie Rieken

Associated Press

Tags: Jeremy Pena, Kyle Schwarber, Aaron Nola, Yordan Alvarez, Sports, Jose Altuve
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola throws against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip, Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – Philadelphia’s Aaron Nola has not allowed a baserunner through six innings against the Houston Astros.

Nola has struck out eight. He struck out the side in the fourth inning, fanning Jose Altuve, Jeremy Pena and Yordan Alvarez.

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He has thrown 72 pitches, with 53 strikes.

The Phillies sent Nola to the mound on Monday night needing only a win or a loss by Milwaukee to clinch their first playoff spot since 2011.

Philadelphia led 1-0 through six on a leadoff homer by Kyle Schwarber, his NL-leading 45th of the season.

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