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August 23, 2025
Aaron Nola posts a quality start as Phillies hold off the Nationals, 6-4
Lochlahn March
Philadelphia Inquirer
Aaron Nola posts a quality start as Phillies hold off the Nationals, 6-4

Wheeler’s season-ending surgery forces the Phillies to lean on Aaron Nola as the true ace-two punch, and Nola answered with a quality start after Wheeler’s diagnosis, flashing 94.1 mph on the fastball and six strikeouts over six innings. Philadelphia’s lineup fed off Harper, Realmuto and Bohm as Sosa’s stance adjustment sparked a big early outburst, including a three-run homer from Sosa and Trea Turner’s solo shot later. The bullpen locked it down with Robertson, Strahm, Kerkering and Duran closing the door in a tighter finish.

With Wheeler out, who should fantasy managers prioritize in the Phillies rotation and why?Which Phillies hitter is most likely to be the go-to catalyst for rest-of-season fantasy value?What bullpen patterns should fantasy managers watch for in the coming weeks?What indicators should fantasy managers monitor to gauge Nola’s ongoing value as Ace two?
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