MLB: Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies

By Joe Lucia on 04/06/202104/06/2021

Apr 1, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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