Philadelphia Phillies knock out 104-win Atlanta Braves to book return trip to NLCS

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Philadelphia Phillies knock out 104-win Atlanta Braves to book return trip to NLCS

  • Phillies win 3-1 to complete four-game NLDS win over Braves
  • Castellanos hits two homers to cap historic two-game surge

Nick Castellanos became the first player to hit multiple homers in consecutive postseason games, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-1 victory in Game 4 of their NL Division Series on Thursday night that knocked the 104-win Atlanta Braves out of the playoffs for the second straight year.

Matt Strahm struck out pinch-hitter Vaughn Grissom with runners at the corners to clinch the series and send the Phillies rushing the field in wild celebration. Fireworks went off at a frenzied Citizens Bank Park, the Liberty Bell rang and the reigning National League champions were ready to pop bubbly again.

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