Phillies rehab: Aaron Nola fans 11, Alec Bohm homers
The Phillies have some crucial members of the big-league club on rehab assignments with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and two key contributors have posted notable performances this week.
Starting pitcher Aaron Nola (sprained ankle, rib stress fracture) put some swing-and-miss stuff on display in his third rehab start on Tuesday night, racking up 11 strikeouts for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The right-hander threw 5 2/3 innings and allowed two runs on four hits in a 6-2 IronPigs loss to the Buffalo Bisons at Sahlen Field.
Nola tossed 84 pitches, and it appears that his first major-league start since May 14 could be coming soon.
Third baseman Alec Bohm (fractured left rib) hit a home run for the IronPigs on Wednesday afternoon, going 1-for-4 in a 9-4 win over Buffalo. After going hitless in his first two games for Lehigh Valley, the right-handed hitter had a better showing as the designated hitter in his third time suiting up in the minors.
Bohm hit a 404-foot home run to left-center field off left-hander Adam Macko, and he also walked and grounded out to drive in a run. He’s been out for the Phillies since Aug. 10.
Additionally, reliever José Alvarado (suspension) threw a scoreless inning for the IronPigs on Wednesday, working around a single and a walk. His sinker touched 98 mph. Alvarado has not allowed a run in three rehab appearances.
Right-hander Daniel Robert (blister) surrendered a run in one inning during a rehab outing on Tuesday.