What happened: Aaron Nola threw 97 pitches and issued three walks in the Field of Dreams game. His season ERA fell to 5.33.
Why it matters: He entered the night 3-9 with a 5.47 ERA, making the run prevention a needed course correction. Philadelphia began the night 64-58 as the schedule moved into mid-August.
By the numbers: Nine of Nola's 15 outs came by strikeout, a 60% share.
What to watch: His next start will test whether the sharper outing carries into the stretch run.