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PHILADELPHIA - Leonard Castellanos says it has been wonderful to watch his grandson Nick Castellanos play for the Philadelphia Phillies. That's what he told FOX 29's Chris O'Connell at Truist Park in Georgia ahead of the National League Division Series second game, where the Phillies took on the Atlanta Braves. As Chris navigated the stadium in the rain, he encountered Leonard, a lone Phillies fan in a sea of Braves gear. Leonard then identified himself as the relative of a player before detailing what the experience has been like watching his grandson. "He's one of several grandkids, but at this level, this is unbelievable," he said.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - May 20: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by Nick Castellanos #8, Bryce Harper #3 and Bryson Stott #5 after he hit a grand slam home run against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a game at C PHILADELPHIA - Aaron Nola struck out 10 in seven sharp innings, Kyle Schwarber hit a grand slam and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped a five-game losing streak with an 12-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.Kody Clemens also went deep in Philadelphia’s six-run first inning, and Bryce Harper singled, doubled, walked twice and had an RBI for the defending NL champs. The Phillies had scored a total of 11 runs in losing seven in a row to the Cubs before eclipsing that just in Saturday’s outburst."I thought we had great at-bats all day long," Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson said.

PHILADELPHIA - Kyle Schwarber's first inning solo home run sent Citizens Bank Park into a frenzy, but it was Jean Segura's roller coaster game the served as the subplot to the Phillies' NLCS game 3 win. With the Phillies up 1-0 in the 4th, Segura whiffed a catch while covering second on what would have been an inning-ending double play to allow the tying run to score from third. He redeemed himself in the bottom of the inning, looping a 2 out single to right field that scored two runs to retake the lead. The inning ended less than a pitch later when Segura got picked off first base.Alec Bohm added a run two innings later a line drive double that Padres' right fielder failed to catch on a diving attempt.PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 21: Jean Segura #2 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with Nick Castellanos #8 after making a diving stop and throwing out Ha-Seong Kim #7 of the San Diego Padres (not pictured) at first base during the seven Ranger Suarez was solid for five innings, allowing just two hits and two runs; one of which was unearned.

PHILADELPHIA - Nick Castellanos drove in three runs and made a potentially game-saving catch in the ninth inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies over the reigning World Series champion Atlanta Braves 7-6 in the opener of their NL Division Series on Tuesday.The Phillies have won three straight games to begin these playoffs, hardly looking like a team making its first postseason appearance since 2011. They followed up their wild-card sweep of the St.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Phillies are getting a huge energy boost from Nick Maton.Some big hits, too.Maton homered off Miami ace Sandy Alcantara for the second time in a week, hitting a go-ahead, two-run drive in the seventh inning Tuesday night that led the Phillies past the Marlins 2-1."I hope I play the rest of my career with that guy," Phillies starter Bailey Falter said. "He’s always motivated. Brings the guys together.

PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 28: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a three run home run during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on July 28, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) PITTSBURGH - Kyle Schwarber hit his National League-leading 32nd homer and Zack Wheeler pitched seven strong innings as the Philadelphia Phillies built a large lead and then held on for an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.Schwarber’s three-run shot to right-center field off Zach Thompson in the sixth inning gave the Phillies a 7-0 lead.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 05: J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with Darick Hall #25 after hitting a two run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on July 5, 2022 in Ph PHILADELPHIA - Kyle Schwarber homered twice, running his NL-best total to 25, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 11-0 on Tuesday night.J.T. Realmuto hit a two-run shot and a sacrifice fly as the Phillies won for the fourth time in five games.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 18: Corey Knebel #23 (L) and J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after defeating the San Diego Padres at Citizens Bank Park on May 18, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 04: Brad Miller #13 of the Texas Rangers hits a two RBI single in the top of the tenth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 4, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Rangers defeated the Philli PHILADELPHIA - Brad Miller hit a two-run single in the 10th inning to give the Texas Rangers a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.Marcus Semien doubled and had two hits for the Rangers, who have won a season-high four in a row after sweeping the two-game series with the Phillies.Nick Castellanos doubled and had three hits for Philadelphia.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 29: The New York Mets celebrate after completing a combined no-hitter during the 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on April 29, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) NEW YORK - New York Mets starter Tylor Megill and four relievers combined on the first no-hitter of the Major League Baseball season, teaming up to throw a whopping 159 pitches and beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 Friday night.Megill was pulled after five innings and 88 pitches.

Pitcher Kyle Gibson delivers a pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on April 9, 2022. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) ((Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images))PHILADELPHIA - Kyle Gibson struck out 10 and tossed two-hit ball over seven shutout innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-2 win over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday.Nick Castellanos hit his first home run for the Phillies, and Rhys Hoskins and Jean Segura hit back-to-back homers to support Gibson.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Phillies will start their hunt for October baseball on Friday as they look to snap a postseason drought. The Phillies will take on the Oakland Athletics at Citizens Bank Park at 3:05 p.m. as they look to build on last season, their first winning season since 2011 that saw Bryce Harper named NL MVP. Over the offseason, the team spent $179 million on Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber, surrounding reigning NL MVP Bryce Harper with two more powerful bats.  The lineup is long and strong with All-Star catcher J.T.

MILWAUKEE, WI - JULY 10: Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (2) hits a three-run home run in the sixth inning of the MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 10, 2021 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Ico CLEARWATER, Fla. - Nick Castellanos and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized a $100 million, five-year contract on Tuesday.The All-Star outfielder agreed to the deal last week after the Phillies added slugger Kyle Schwarber.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 02: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies bats against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 02, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) CLEARWATER, Fla. - Bryce Harper wants the Philadelphia Phillies to add another big bat for the lineup.The reigning NL MVP said Monday it would be a "downer" if the Phillies didn’t sign Kris Bryant, Nick Castellanos or Kyle Schwarber. The teams needs a left fielder and President Dave Dombrowski said Sunday ownership hasn’t given him any limitations on spending money."I think all three are winners," Harper said during a 10-minute chat with reporters in front of his locker.

PHOENIX – Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Luke Weaver's no-hit bid ended with one out in the seventh inning when Cincinnati's Eugenio Suárez snuck a broken-bat single up the middle.

NEW YORK – Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos was suspended for two games and fined Monday for his role in an on-field brawl during the season's opening weekend, the first discipline given by Michael Hill in his new role as Major League Baseball's senior vice president for on-field operations.

CINCINNATI – Nick Castellanos stood over, flexed and jawed at St. Louis pitcher Jake Woodford after scoring, setting off a series of scuffles that included relievers shoving in the outfield as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Cardinals 9-6 Saturday.

CINCINNATI – Nick Castellanos stood over and jawed at St. Louis pitcher Jake Woodford after scoring Saturday, setting off a series of scuffles between the Cincinnati Reds and Cardinals that included relievers shoving in the outfield on their way back to the bullpen.

ATLANTA – The Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves are playing the longest scoreless game in postseason history.Wednesday's opening game of the NL wild-card series was the first in postseason history to be scoreless through 11 innings. The scoreless streak was extended through 12 innings.