Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos played the role of the hero during the team’s win over the rival Braves on Wednesday.
In addition to generating three runs on offense with a pair of home runs, Castellanos saved Philadelphia in the bottom of the ninth inning with a sensational catch and throw which left commentator John Kruk going through a roller coaster of emotions.
With one out in a tie game, and the winning run on third, Atlanta’s No. 9 hitter Orlando Arcia popped a blooper into foul territory in shallow right field. While Castellanos could have let the ball drop and hope the Phillies recorded two consecutive outs without allowing the runner to score, he decided to catch the ball.
