A night after being shut out by Vince Velasquez and co., the Marlins’ bats had their work cut out for them with the task of facing Aaron Nola.
The 2018 All-Star has been among the sport’s more underappreciated arms, boasting the 2nd highest rWAR (17.4) among all pitchers since the start of 2018.
Nola would be as advertised over his 6 innings of work, striking out 6 against just 2 hits, walking 3 and limiting the Fish to 1 run.
Miami would counter with Nick Neidert, himself making his return to the Major Leagues.