Nick Castellanos, Phillies walk off Mets, win wild Game 2 to even NLDS: Takeaways
Phillies Tie NLDS with Walk-Off Win Against Mets #
The Philadelphia Phillies secured a dramatic 7-6 walk-off victory against the New York Mets on Sunday night, tying the National League Division Series at 1-1. The series now shifts to New York for Game 3 on Tuesday.
In a thrilling contest that saw five lead changes, the Phillies managed to avoid falling behind 2-0 in the best-of-five series. The game was marked by power hitting from both teams, with a total of six home runs.
The Mets took an early lead with a two-run homer in the second inning, followed by a solo shot in the sixth to make it 3-0. However, the Phillies’ offense came alive in the bottom of the sixth, tying the game at 3-3 with back-to-back home runs from Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos.
The lead continued to change hands, with the Mets pulling ahead 4-3 in the seventh on a solo homer. The Phillies responded in the eighth, scoring three runs to take a 6-4 lead. However, the Mets weren’t done, as they tied the game at 6-6 in the top of the ninth with another two-run homer.
In the bottom of the ninth, Castellanos delivered the game-winning hit, driving in the decisive run with a single to left field off Mets reliever Tylor Megill.
The game highlighted both the offensive firepower of both teams and the struggles of their respective bullpens. The Mets’ relievers, who had performed well in Game 1, couldn’t hold onto leads in this contest. Meanwhile, the Phillies’ bullpen also faced challenges but managed to keep the game within reach.
For the Phillies, Harper’s sixth-inning home run proved to be a turning point, energizing both the team and the home crowd. The Mets, on the other hand, showcased their power hitting ability, which had been somewhat dormant earlier in the postseason.
As the series moves to New York, both teams will look to gain an advantage in what has already proven to be a closely contested and exciting matchup.