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September is far from Aaron Nola’s biggest issue

Aaron Nola said he forgot it was September.

He may have been joking. He may have honestly mixed up his days, but he is aware of the reputation that follows him.

Nola isn’t the best pitcher in September.

Aaron Nola was charged with six earned runs in Thursday’s victory over Washington. (Photo by Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire)

Is the narrative a little exaggerated? Maybe, but his performance on Thursday against the Nationals didn’t help his cause. He threw four innings, left the game with the bases loaded against Juan Soto and was charged with six earned runs.