Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola's first start after returning from the injured list didn't last long. The right-hander allowed six runs in 2 1/3 innings Sunday against the Washington Nationals, a start that ended when seven consecutive batters reached safely.

Aaron Nola has posted a 6.16 ERA in nine starts for the Phillies this year. He has been on the injured list for three months.

The Phillies entered the weekend with one of the best rotations in the league. Much of that stability changed in about 24 hours.

The Washington Nationals have had trouble generating consistent offense lately, but they had no difficulty doing so on Sunday against Aaron Nola.

Rob Thomson discusses Aaron Nola's start after a four day rest, the back-and-forth game against the Nationals and the teams' road trip

The most obvious effect is that there will be an extra day’s rest for the entirety of the rotation for at least one time through, maybe two depending on the on field results. Considering that there is at least one, maybe two, starters that looks like he can use that day off, it could be a good thing.