Stros up by 1 game already Not a fan of that - Philadelphia Phillies fans concerned by team starting Aaron Nola for game one of World Series over Zack Wheeler Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

Stros up by 1 game already Not a fan of that - Philadelphia Phillies fans concerned by team starting Aaron Nola for game one of World Series over Zack Wheeler

Aaron Nola gets the nod to start off the World Series for the Philadelphia Phillies. boss Rob Thomson has announced that Aaron Nola will start Game 1 of the World Series against the Houston Astros. He will be replaced by Zack Wheeler as the starter in Game 2. Nola will face off against the heavy hitters in the lineup as the Phillies appear in their first World Series game since 2009. He has notably recorded more wins than Wheeler in one less start However, with the sensational performances of Wheeler this postseason, a portion of the Philadelphia Phillies fans couldn't hide their disappointment about the news. Many took to Twitter to voice their thoughts on Thomson's update, with one writing: "Stros up by 1 game already" Another simply tweeted: "Not a fan of that" Here are some of the best reactions: Stros up by 1 game already. Aaron Nola will start Game 1 of the World Series. Zack Wheeler will start Game 2.Aaron Nola will start Game 1 of the World Series. Zack Wheeler will start Game 2.Stros up by 1 game already. Not a fan of that Not a fan of that Bold? Aaron Nola will start Game 1 of the World Series. Zack Wheeler will start Game 2.Aaron Nola will start Game 1 of the World Series. Zack Wheeler will start Game 2.Bold? Hmm Interesting Aaron Nola will start Game 1 of the World Series. Zack Wheeler will start Game 2.Aaron Nola will start Game 1 of the World Series. Zack Wheeler will start Game 2.Hmm Interesting While others found the move baffling, another portion of the fanbase expressed their support for the skipper's decision. In Topper we trust In Topper we trust Hot take but I actually like this. Aaron Nola will start Game 1 of the World Series. Zack Wheeler will start Game 2.Aaron Nola will start Game 1 of the World Series. Zack Wheeler will start Game 2.Hot take but I actually like this. This is the right call Aaron Nola will start Game 1 of the World Series. Zack Wheeler will start Game 2.Aaron Nola will start Game 1 of the World Series. Zack Wheeler will start Game 2.This is the right call Makes sense. Gives Wheeler an extra day. Makes sense. Gives Wheeler an extra day. Makes total sense Aaron Nola will start Game 1 of the World Series. Zack Wheeler will start Game 2.Aaron Nola will start Game 1 of the World Series. Zack Wheeler will start Game 2.Makes total sense This is to take one in Houston. I accept. Aaron Nola will start Game 1 of the World Series. Zack Wheeler will start Game 2.Aaron Nola will start Game 1 of the World Series. Zack Wheeler will start Game 2.This is to take one in Houston. I accept. The logic behind the move could be Wheeler's drastic proficiency on different days of rest periods. On regular rest days, his ERA spiked to 3.64. On five days of rest, it decreases to 2.57. While on six days of rest or more, it plummets down to 1.67. Wheeler has been in mercurial form in the playoffs, going 1-1 in four starts with a clinical 1.78 ERA and 25 strikeouts across 25 1/3 innings pitched.

Philadelphia Phillies vs Houston Astros The bane of each other s existence

The Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros faced each other in their last respective regular-season series. The Philadelpha Phillies and the Houston Astros met each other for a three-game regular season-ending series for both squads. Who would have thought that the final series of both teams for the regular season would have another round, this time in the ? The Phillies, who went all the way from the Wild Card round, haven't lost in their previous three series. The last team to defeat them in a series was, in fact, the Astros, who went 2-of-3 in their three-game regular-season series finale. Houston, on the other hand, is 7-0 in the postseason and hasn't lost in its last nine games. The last time the Houston Astros lost a baseball game was back in October 3 against none other than the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies shut down the Astros 3-0 in the opening game of their series finale. Aaron Nola, who will be the starter for Game 1 of the World Series game against the Astros, claimed the victory after producing a gem at Minute Maid Park. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found