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.

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

Rookie Mick Abel took the ball in Toronto against the Blue Jays and delivered a stellar outing as the Phillies looked to extend their lead in the National League East. How Long Ca