Aaron Nola was the main character in game one of the Phillies’ doubleheaders against the Mets on Friday afternoon. The game, a seven-inning contest, had a total of seven hits and three runs between the two teams. Nola was electric on the day, pitching 5.1 shutout innings with two hits, one walk, and 12 strikeouts.
A 51-Year Record Matched by Aaron Nola
On April 22nd, 1970, Tom Seaver pitched a two-hitter for the Mets against the San Diego Padres. Seaver struck out 19 batters on the game, an incredible feat in and of itself.