By the end of it, there was chaos everywhere. But Abel, making his second big-league start, represented something stable for the Phillies.

Phillies starter Mick Abel was dominant against the Blue Jays. He only recorded two strikeouts against Toronto, after tying a Phillies record with nine in his debut. But the only blemish on an otherwise perfect first five innings from Abel was a single from Toronto nine-hole hitter Andrés Giménez in the third.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mick Abel says he didn't have his "A-plus" stuff against the Toronto Blue Jays, an encouraging sign that he can pitch well despite not having his best stuff.