Phillies’ Aaron Nola, after 32 starts, has pitched his way back into the conversation

Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies delayed their postseason clinch following a 4-1 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park. Nola surrendered four runs over six innings during Wednesday's start, while Philadelphia's offense struggled by finishing 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position.

Despite the setback, Nola has put himself in contention for a playoff rotation spot after rebounding from a difficult first half. He recorded a 2.78 ERA in the second half entering Wednesday, aided by pitch adjustments and strategic guidance praised by interim manager Don Mattingly.