Overview

• Nola’s season line stands at a 6.78 ERA with 15 home runs allowed in 69 innings over 13 starts, including an 8.38 ERA in four outings since returning from the injured list.
• His latest start was a six-run, five-inning loss to Milwaukee in which five scored in the first; his first-inning ERA this year is 9.69.
• Thomson dismissed using an opener for Nola and reiterated confidence in the veteran’s preparation and ability under pressure.
• With Zack Wheeler out for the season and a lefty-heavy front of Cristopher Sánchez, Ranger Suárez and Jesús Luzardo, the club is evaluating right-handed options such as Taijuan Walker and recent signee Walker Buehler, who is slated for a Sept. 13 audition.
• Philadelphia currently holds the National League’s No. 2 seed, positioning the staff for a potential wild-card bye and additional rest.