The Philadelphia Phillies made a statement on Monday night as they powered their way to a 5-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS).
The highlight of the game was the Phillies hitting three home runs, which not only secured the win but also made playoff baseball history for both the team and their slugger, Nick Castellanos.
With this win, the Phillies are now just three wins away from returning to the World Series.
The three home runs were responsible for the majority of the Phillies’ runs and were hit by their star players, Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, and Nick Castellanos.
This impressive performance not only added to the team’s success but also marked a significant achievement in the history of playoff baseball.
Per ESPN Stats & Info:
The home run barrage continues for the Phillies, who now have the most homers in a 3-game postseason span (12) in MLB history.
Nick Castellanos also joined Reggie Jackson in 1977 as the only players all-time with 5 HR in a 3-game span in a postseason.
The home run barrage continues for the Phillies, who now have the most homers in a 3-game postseason span (12) in MLB history.
Nick Castellanos also joined Reggie Jackson in 1977 as the only players all-time with 5 HR in a 3-game span in a postseason. pic.twitter.com/lx0F3hTbob
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 17, 2023
In the postseason so far, the Phillies have been on a roll, boasting a record of 6-1.
The standout player of the game, Nick Castellanos, has been in exceptional form this postseason.
With a batting average of .370, five home runs, and six RBI, Castellanos has been a force to be reckoned with.
Throughout his playoff career, he has maintained a solid performance, hitting .232 with six home runs.
His success this year has been particularly impressive, with a strong performance during the regular season, hitting .272 with 29 home runs and 106 RBI.
This success comes in his 11th year in the major leagues, having played for the Tigers, Reds, Cubs, and now the Phillies.
Looking ahead, Game 2 of the series will be played on Tuesday night at 8:07 p.m. ET.
The Phillies will aim to continue their momentum and secure another victory against the Diamondbacks.
