{
  "id": 10072639,
  "title": "Aaron Nola pitching on 2 days' rest as Phillies make 4th attempt to clinch NL wild card",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/aaron-nola-pitching-on-2-days-rest-as-phillies-make-4th-attempt-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T22:00:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aaron-nola-pitching-2-days-220047462.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Philadelphia Phillies plan to start Aaron Nola against Tampa Bay on two days rest as they attempt to clinch an NL wild card spot. Nola, who has a 7-11 record with a 4.54 ERA, struck out eight in his last start on Wednesday, which the Phillies lost 4-1 to Milwaukee. The Phillies have fallen to Arizona in the wild-card race, with their lead now at just one game. Arizona and the San Diego Padres have already secured wild-card spots. If the race comes down to Sunday, the Phillies may have to rely on ace Zack Wheeler, which would leave him potentially fatigued for a potential NL Wild Card Series. Phillies manager Dave Mattingly stated that Nola is accustomed to pressure and is likely the most prepared for the situation. The Phillies are missing key players, including injured lefty Jesús Luzardo, who could be activated on Sunday, and All-Star second baseman Luis Arraez, who is out indefinitely with a sprained ankle. This has led to lineup adjustments for the team.",
  "summary": "With their attempt at clinching an NL wild card teetering on an epic collapse, the Philadelphia Phillies will start Aaron Nola against Tampa Bay on two days' rest. Nola (7-11, 4.54 ERA) struck out eight over six innings in his last start Wednesday and took the loss as Philadelphia fell to Milwaukee 4-1. The Phillies lost the next two games headed into Saturday and saw their NL wild-card lead over…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "MLB Wild Card race: Rays at Phillies, Diamondbacks at Padres",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/mlb-wild-card-race-rays-at-phillies-diamondbacks-at-padres",
        "published": "2026-09-26T22:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Aaron Nola pitching on 2 days’ rest as Phillies make 4th attempt to clinch NL wild card",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/aaron-nola-pitching-on-2-days-rest-as-phillies-make-4th-attempt-to-10073659",
        "published": "2026-09-26T22:02:25.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}