Aaron Nola pitched five innings for Philadelphia in the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams Game.
Nola started for the Phillies and worked five innings in the 7–1 victory over Minnesota. He allowed one run while striking out nine, giving Philadelphia a quality start in the special-site matchup. His performance helped turn Kyle Schwarber’s early power display into a comfortable Phillies win.
The five-inning total matters because it describes Nola’s workload, not the total length of the game. After Nola departed, Philadelphia’s bullpen handled the remaining innings and preserved the six-run margin.
Nola had previously been one of Philadelphia’s longest-serving starting pitchers and a regular fixture in the club’s rotation. His appearance in Iowa added another unusual venue to his career record. The game also gave the Phillies a strong pitching storyline alongside the pregame Hall of Fame ceremony and the retro uniforms.