Corbin Caroll will be up to lead off the sixth. Nola looks really really good, but with a 2 run lead do you sendnhim back out? He's prone to blow up innings right around here. I'd probably send him out but with someone ready to go.
I’d keep him out there but i also don’t know what I’m talking about
I think the Phillies will make a big push to sign Nola. Somehow, they will come up with the money. The Phillies have to add one or two starting pitchers and Nola is the best option for the main spot.
Like Wheeler last night, I send him out again, but yes have the pen warming up just in case.
Nola is doing his job very well. The offense needs to do more to salt this game away.
There is no way I would send Nola back out for a 3rd at bat against the top of the order. We have an off day tomorrow, the entire bullpen is available. Hoffman, SD, Alvarez then Kimbrel.
Nola has imploded often this year, no reason to tempt fate.
Nick Castellanos
Foul (89.7 mph cutter)Ball (88.1 mph changeup)Foul (91.8 mph four-seam fastball)Batter Timeout.Foul (93. mph four-seam fastball)Foul tip (90.4 mph cutter)
Nick Castellanos strikes out on a foul tip.
Brandon Marsh
Ball (81.8 mph curveball)Swinging strike (88.9 mph changeup)Swinging strike (88.8 mph changeup)Called strike (83.3 mph curveball)
Brandon Marsh called out on strikes.
I think the gap between the Phillies and Nola isn't money, but years. I dont want to go into a hot(cold) stove discussion here. But its hard to argue against a 7 or 8 year deal.
3 Ks in a row for Kelly.
Rojas is batting average can't get much lower than this.
Johan Rojas
Foul (82.7 mph curveball)Foul (91.5 mph cutter)Ball (86.6 mph slider)Swinging strike (blocked) (89.8 mph changeup)
Johan Rojas strikes out swinging.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Philadelphia Phillies
And now 4 in a row.
I can’t believe their game two starter who is dialed in right now was told by his manager in recent history that he was statistically the worst pitcher in baseball. What a turn around.
Definitely nervous about Nola staying out but I guess they should be nervous about Kelly facing our guys a third time too.
Offense sputtering, I guess it will be up to the pitchers to win this one
Not sure Nola should head out there, Guess Id give him a real short leash at this point and then go to the pen. Offense needs to get Kelly out the game.
Easy decision for me to send Nola back to start the 6th.
Would have had to be Strahm or Alvarado to face Carroll (since you don't want Soto to face three guys).
Corbin Carroll
Ball (84.7 mph changeup)Ball (91.2 mph four-seam fastball)In play, out(s) (91.5 mph sinker)
Corbin Carroll grounds out, shortstop Trea Turner to first baseman Bryce Harper.
Ketel Marte
Ball (85.7 mph changeup)In play, no out (92.2 mph sinker)
Ketel Marte doubles (2) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Nick Castellanos.
