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Phillies clearing some mental hurdles vs. Cubs, Aaron Nola rebounds with season’s best start

April 29, 2025

Apr 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola (27) throws the ball against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

The rigors of a 162-game baseball season can be seen through a myriad of aches and pains, slumps and fielding flaws. The “it’s still early” phrase is met, rightfully, with both disdain and agreement. And with the Phillies now sitting at 15-13 after taking two of three this past weekend in Chicago against the Cubs, cases for the popular saying are being presented by many.
The physical aspect of sports, not just baseball, is always a top-tier conversation when it comes to the successes or failures of teams. But more so than any other sport, it is the mental aspect of baseball that can be a very formidable factor in a season.
And while some of the bigger bats on the Phillies are still trying to...

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