Friday, the Phillies played a night game in Tampa versus the Yankees.  A couple guys from major league camp stepped down to pitch in the two A games.  Nola and Knapp formed the battery in the higher of the two A games.  Nola struck out the first five batters he faced and was perfect through two innings.  He gave up a double over the center fielder’s head to start the third but escaped without allowing the runner to score.  His goal was to throw 90-100 pitches and he ended his afternoon after his 91st pitch.  He parted having been touched for just a 2-run HR. Continue reading Spring Training 2019 (March 23rd) →