Aaron Nola, the longest-tenured Phillie, toed the rubber against the Blue Jays on Alumni Weekend with a stadium full of franchise legends watching, and he made history right in front of them. First, Give Aaron Nola His FlowersLet’s honor the history before we get to the arson. He becomes the 8th active pitcher to reach 2,000 strikeouts and only the 2nd pitcher in Phillies history 🔔 pic.twitter.com/sAMdAoyJ2s — Just Baseball (@JustBB_Media) August 8, 2026Aaron Nola is now just the second pitcher in Phillies history to hit 2,000 strikeouts with the club, joining Steve freaking Carlton. CAN WE INTEREST YOU IN BACK… pic.twitter.com/ZfiTYx7WLR — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) August 8, 2026Turner and Harper have combined for a .962 OPS since August began, and both look absolutely locked in right now. Phillies Bullpen Blows ItHere’s where the good vibes die a violent death.