The Philadelphia Phillies are heading to their second consecutive National League Championship Series after a thrilling 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the NLDS. The win was secured thanks to a pair of home runs from outfielder Nick Castellanos, who had a breakout performance in the series.
Castellanos, who was acquired by the Phillies at the trade deadline, had been struggling at the plate for much of the season. But he was able to turn it around in the NLDS, hitting two home runs in Game 4 and driving in three runs in the series. His two home runs gave the Phillies all the offense they needed to secure the win and advance to the NLCS.
The Phillies will now face either the Los Angeles Dodgers or San Diego Padres in the NLCS. The Dodgers currently lead the series 3-2, and will look to close it out in Game 6. The Phillies will be hoping for a Padres victory, as they have had success against them this season, winning five out of six games.
The Phillies have been on a roll lately, winning seven of their last eight games. They have been led by a strong pitching staff, which has allowed just three runs in their last four games. The offense has also been clicking lately, with several players stepping up in the NLDS.
The Phillies will now look to keep their momentum going in the NLCS as they look to make their first World Series appearance since 2009. They will be hoping that Castellanos can continue his hot streak and provide some much-needed offense in the series. With a strong pitching staff and a lineup that is starting to click, the Phillies could be poised for a deep run in the postseason.
