Castellanos secures Game 2 victory for Phillies with clutch 9th-inning single, triumph over Mets 7-6

Nick Castellanos came in clutch for the Philadelphia Phillies as he hit a decisive single off Tylor Megill in the bottom of the ninth inning, securing a 7-6 victory over the New York Mets in Game 2 of the NL Division Series. The hit, which brought Bryce Harper home, sparked celebrations on the field as the Phillies managed to pull off another thrilling comeback against the Mets, tying the series at one game apiece.

Megill seemed poised to close out the game after retiring the first two batters in the ninth inning, but a walk to Harper, who had already homered and scored earlier in the game, opened the door for Castellanos to deliver in the clutch. The crowd at Citizens Bank Park erupted as Castellanos’ hit turned the game in favor of the NL East champions.

After the game, Castellanos expressed his excitement, calling the moment “unbelievable” and emphasizing the importance of tying the series before heading to New York for Game 3. Despite his heroics, Castellanos remained focused on the bigger picture, acknowledging that there is still a lot of baseball to be played in the series.

The series now shifts to New York for Game 3, which is scheduled for Tuesday and will mark the Mets’ first home game in over a month, having last played at home on September 22. The momentum is sure to shift as the Mets look to regain the lead in front of their home crowd, while the Phillies aim to carry their Game 2 comeback energy into the crucial road game.