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PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies may lose their ace for at least the next two weeks, but they still have Aaron Nora.
Nora’s 4-0 win over the Reds at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday night threw his third career suspension and improved to a season-high in 15 games. 500 at 70-55. The Phillies lead the Padres 2 1/2 for their second National League wild card. They have a four-game lead over the Brewers, who are battling for wild-card berths for both teams. Remember, Philadelphia has tiebreakers with San Diego and Milwaukee.
Nora allowed five hits in nine home runs in second inning And struck out 11 of his career. Nora’s performance comes 15 days after Zach Wheeler’s right forearm tendonitis was placed on the injured list before the game.
Kyle Schwarber hits a towering home run in the third inning , put the Phillies on the backboard. It was Schwaber’s leading 35th homer of the season.
