Phillies Dominate Braves 10-2, Harper and Castellanos Crush Home Runs to Take Commanding 2-1 Lead in NLDS

In a commanding display of power, the Philadelphia Phillies took a 2-1 lead in their National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves with a resounding 10-2 victory. Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos were the stars of the game, each belting two home runs to secure the win for the Phillies. This marked Harper's first multi-homer playoff game of his career, coming in the wake of a baserunning mistake he made in Game 2. Castellanos, on the other hand, added to his postseason home run tally with a strong performance.

Pitcher Aaron Nola delivered a solid outing, striking out nine and allowing only two runs in 5 2/3 innings. The Phillies bullpen also played a crucial role, holding the Braves scoreless for the remaining 3 1/3 innings. The Braves managed to get on the scoreboard with an RBI single from Ozzie Albies in the third inning, but their efforts were overshadowed by the Phillies' dominant performance.

The sell-out crowd at Citizens Bank Park showed their support, with creative signs and deafening cheers that surpassed the typical response for an eighth batter. However, the true highlight of the game was Harper's massive home run that left no room for suspense, propelling the Phillies to victory. With a 2-1 lead in the series, the Phillies now have the opportunity to close out the NLDS on Thursday and advance to the National League Championship Series.