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Nola beats former teammate Eflin as the Phillies beat AL-leading Rays 3-1 for 10th straight road win
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Aaron Nola - MLB Starting pitcher - News, Stats, Bio and more - The Athletic
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Phillies at Rays: Aaron Nola 'fantastic' in series opener while battling Zach Eflin – NBC Sports Philadelphia
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Rays: Zach Eflin's true feelings about losing duel against Aaron Nola, Phillies
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Phillies' Aaron Nola and Zach Eflin have been best friends from the minor leagues to the World Series
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Philadelphia Phillies heroes Aaron Nola, Zach Elfin lean on their faith in the biggest moment of their lives
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