US EditionPhillies' High-Priced Stars Harper, Schwarber, Turner Flop in NLDS and Face Elimination in Game 3
Manager Rob Thomson chose veteran Aaron Nola for the decisive Game 3 start despite Ranger Suarez's strong season and no injury concerns, aiming to avoid elimination.
- On Wednesday, Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson named right-hander Aaron Nola to start National League Division Series Game 3 at Dodger Stadium after Monday's 4-3 loss.
- Manager Rob Thomson said he would start Nola because he trusts the veteran, noting, `Nola has never pitched out of the pen, so how long he goes I don't know, but I trust him` while Suárez is healthy.
- Aaron Nola finished the season 5-10 with a 6.01 ERA but had a recent dominant outing, while Ranger Suárez went 12-8 with a 3.20 ERA this year and has a 1.43 postseason ERA.
- Facing elimination, the Philadelphia Phillies must win three straight after trailing the Dodgers 2-0, and Thomson warned that if Nola doesn't repay trust, the season ends.
- With long historical odds against comebacks, the Phillies face tough precedent as teams down 2-0 in a best-of-five series have won only 10 of 90 series.
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Phillies' high-priced stars Harper, Schwarber, Turner flop in NLDS and face elimination in Game 3
Bryce Harper says the Phillies need to "flip the script" after struggling in the NL Division Series against the Dodgers.
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