Rookie Aaron Nola learns fast, which has accelerated the Philadelphia Phillies' second-half surge. Bouncing back from an erratic outing, Nola pitched a career-high eight innings and allowed only one runner to advance beyond first base, helping the Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 to tighten the race for next year's top draft pick. By winning the final three games in the four-game series, the Phillies moved into a tie with Miami for the worst record in the majors (50-74).
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