Phillies Walk Off, Glorious Moment In 6 Pictures
The Phillies walk off in epic fashion thanks to Nick Castellanos! What an ending to a very close game against the San Diego Padres. Scroll down to see the photos…
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MAY 09: Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with his son after hitting a two run home run during the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park on May 09, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
The Phillies walk off in epic fashion thanks to Nick Castellanos! What an ending to a very close game against the San Diego Padres. Scroll down to see the photos that lead to this epic finish.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 04: Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies is doused after hitting a walk-off RBI double against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park on June 04, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Nick Castellanos Phillies Walk Off
It's safe to say that Nick Castellanos as struggled the first half of this season, just not able to really find his rhythm. That happens, baseball is hard! But on Tuesday, June 18th, he totaled up four hits including a game-winning double to right field.
Let's set the stage. Kyle Schwarber back in the eighth inning hits a solo shot to put the Philadelphia Phillies within one run. Heading into the ninth inning, Bryce Harper will lead off, followed up by Alec Bohm (one of the best players in the National League) and then Bryson Stott. Safe to say, we have some real winners coming to the plate in the bottom of the ninth.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 18: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies scores a run during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Citizens Bank Park on June 18, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Harper? Single. Bohm? Single. Harper hustles to make it to third. Stott? Single. Harper scores and now we are all tied up at three. Coming to the plate is Nick Castellanos. Despite his recent struggles, he has already put together a three hit game and now he has a chance to win it for the Phillies.
The Padres pitcher, Robert Suarez, no relation to our Ranger Suarez, had just given up three straight singles from Harper, Bohm and then Stott with the tying RBI. Needless to say, he;s
Phillies Walk Off, Complete Epic Comeback
You can't even begin to understand that effort these guys are putting in day in and day out. So amazing. They came back, at home, from down two runs entering the bottom of the eighth inning, scoring three runs to win the game 4-3. Beating the San Diego Padres in Philly is important, have to win these important home games without a doubt.
Schwarber Homer
To get us within one run, Kyle Schwarber hits a homer in the 8th inning. Also, keep in mind that this guy basically owns the month of June, always crushing it. He made the score 3-2 bringing the Phils in much closer. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Nick Castellanos Swing
Bryce Harper gets a single, Alec Bohm does the same and then Stott drives Harper in. TIE GAME! Then on the first pitch of the at-bat, this swing from Nick Castellanos. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Watch It Fly
It's down the line in right field, will it stay fair? Nick Castellanos watches it in the air, if it lands, the game is almost as good as over! (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
HE DID IT!
Standing on second base after an automatic double walk-off win. The celebration begins, the Phillies win!!! Four straight hits lead to the comeback. Go Phillies! (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
San Diego Padres v Philadelphia Phillies
This was one of Castellanos' four hits of the day. After a tough start to the season, he turns around and does THIS! A walk-off and three other hits in the game, that's amazing. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
One Last Handshake
After the storm calmed down a bit, he had a big smile on. A walk-off is perhaps the most exciting finish to a game you can have. Four straight hits and Nicky C does this. MAN we wish we were at that game. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
