Phillies Open Colorado Series With Aaron Nola on the Mound

The Philadelphia Phillies head west for their first road trip of the 2026 season, heading to Coors Field in Colorado to face the Rockies.

Pitching Matchup: Nola Seeks Redemption at Altitude

The Phillies will send right-hander Aaron Nola to the mound, looking to improve on his first start against Texas, where he allowed three runs over five innings with seven strikeouts in a no-decision on Saturday.

Nola is looking to bounce back after an injury-riddled 2025 regular season, finishing with a 6.01 ERA in 94 1/3 innings of work.

Reunited: Facing Former Phillie Michael Lorenzen

He will be opposed by former Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen, who famously tossed a no-hitter in his first start with the Phillies in 2023. Lorenzen pitched in 11 games with the Phillies, after coming over in a trade from Detroit, going 4-2 with a 5.51 ERA and 1.46 WHIP.

Lorenzen allowed three runs, striking out four in 4.1 innings in his first start of 2026 against the Marlins on Saturday.

Can the Phillies' Star-Studded Lineup Break the Slump?

He will face a Phillies lineup that has struggled at the top with Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, and Alec Bohm in the top four spots.

According to Cole Weintraub of NBC Sports Philadelphia, the group has the lowest combined average for the top four spots in the order through six games in team history, hitting .149 with a .557 OPS.

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