PHILADELPHIA (AP) Aaron Nola got enough run support that even another dismal performance by the bullpen couldn’t ruin.

Didi Gregorius hit a grand slam, Bryce Harper blasted a three-run shot and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 13-8 Monday night, giving Nola his first win in nearly a year.

Nola (1-1) allowed one run, two hits and struck out 10 in eight innings. He threw just 89 pitches but was denied an opportunity for his first career complete game in his 130th start. Two relievers gave up seven runs in the ninth.

”Obviously, I wanted to,” Nola said about finishing the game. ”I understand where they’re coming from, for sure.”

Nola said he would’ve fought harder to stay in the game if it were 2-1 or 3-1. The ace right-hander was 0-5 in nine starts since his last win at Boston on August 20, 2019.

Phillies manager Joe Girardi said he removed