Phillies manager Don Mattingly breaks down decision to start Aaron Nola on 2 days rest

Don Mattingly had a clear rationale for handing Aaron Nola the ball on two days’ rest Saturday night. Speaking with Ken Rosenthal before the Phillies faced the Rays at Citizens Bank Park, the interim manager explained the thinking behind an unusual call for a team desperate to clinch.

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