The Philadelphia Phillies just completed a three-game series against the New York Mets. Ultimately, they were swept in all three games .

All of which set against the backdrop of a fierce battle in the NL East. Now, the Phillies are set to take on the Atlanta Braves in a three-game series.

For MLB insider Jon Morosi, he sees this as a “statement game” not just for the team, but for starting pitcher Aaron Nola .

“This is one of those statement games for the Phillies and for Nola” he said.

Nola will get the green light to start on Thursday. This year, Nola has a 2-7 record and has 62 strikeouts with a 6.52 ERA.

Altogether, he has had a rough go off it this year. Earlier in the season, Nola was placed on the 15-day IL due to an ankle sprain.

In June, he sustained an injury to

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