Despite holding an early lead in the fourth inning, the Philadelphia Phillies were unable to hold off the New York Mets, who rallied with four runs in the sixth inning to secure a win in their MLB Postseason Series. Even <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nick-castellanos">Nick Castellanos</a>‘ strong effort couldn’t prevent the Phillies from being eliminated.



With Francisco Lindor leading the charge, the Mets earned a decisive victory and clinched a spot in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb">MLB</a> National League Championship Series for the first time in nine years.



After the game, Castellanos spoke with NBC Sports Philadelphia, offering candid thoughts on the outcome: “Losing sucks. But, instead of feeling sorry for myself, I’m going to give them credit because they made us upon a good baseball.”



Castellanos’ positive attitude extended to his analysis of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets">Mets</a>‘ impressive series performance: “Watching Jose Iglesias unify them and get the city to buy into something bigger is nothing short of incredible.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241010_BUS_249290_Nick-Castellanos-Philadelphia-Phillies-3-1024x576_6e83cf0a.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Nick Castellanos looking on the hit" class="wp-image-249374" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Nick-Castellanos-Philadelphia-Phillies-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Nick-Castellanos-Philadelphia-Phillies-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Nick-Castellanos-Philadelphia-Phillies-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Nick-Castellanos-Philadelphia-Phillies-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Nick-Castellanos-Philadelphia-Phillies-3.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a double in the fourth inning against the New York Mets during Game Four of the Division Series at Citi Field on October 09, 2024 in New York City.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Castellanos on the best team in the series</h2>



When asked if he believed the Mets were the better team, Castellanos gave an honest assessment: “Do I think that they are a better team than us? No. But this series, they were.”


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Statistically, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies">Phillies</a> struggled in Game 4. They failed to hit a home run, and Bryce Harper was the only player to drive in a run. Castellanos led the team with two hits, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.



With the Mets now advancing to the National League Championship Series, they await the winner of the Dodgers-Padres series, which remains evenly contested.

MLB News: Nick Castellanos makes something clear to the Mets, after losing Game 4 with the Phillies

MLB News: Nick Castellanos makes something clear to the Mets, after losing Game 4 with the Phillies - Bolavip US

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies">Philadelphia Phillies </a>find themselves in a difficult position after dropping Game 3 of the MLB postseason series to the New York Mets, leaving them down 2-1. As they prepare for a critical Game 4, Phillies head coach Rob Thomson is focused on finding a way to force a decisive Game 5, with Nick Castellanos expected to play a pivotal role in turning the tide.



In Game 2, Castellanos was instrumental in the Phillies’ late-game victory, delivering a key hit in the final inning to breathe new life into the series. However, the Game 3 loss was a significant setback.



Thomson addressed the defeat candidly, sharing his thoughts with the media: “It’s tough to get down early, but we got to fight, we just need to stay with our approach, pass a baton that’s what we always talk about.”



Despite the challenges, Thomson remains optimistic about the team’s chances at home: “They’re all about toughness and fighting and playing together. That’s what we need to do, just focus on one game.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241009_BUS_248491_Nick-Castellanos-Philadelphia-Phillies-1-1024x576_98f82698.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Nick Castellanos running" class="wp-image-248546" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Nick-Castellanos-Philadelphia-Phillies-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Nick-Castellanos-Philadelphia-Phillies-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Nick-Castellanos-Philadelphia-Phillies-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Nick-Castellanos-Philadelphia-Phillies-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Nick-Castellanos-Philadelphia-Phillies-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies runs the bases after hitting a home run during the sixth inning against the New York Mets in Game Two of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 06, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Nick Castellanos focused on the next game</h2>



Nick Castellanos emphasized the importance of Game 4, telling NBC Sports Philadelphia: “If we lose, we go home.” The stakes are high, and the Phillies know they must secure a win to keep their hopes alive in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb">MLB</a> postseason.


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Castellanos has been a crucial contributor in the series, with 13 at-bats, 5 hits, 1 home run, and just two strikeouts.



The only way to force a Game 5 against the Mets is to win Game 4, and the Phillies will need to refine their strategy if they hope to continue their push toward the National League Championship Series.

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MLB News: Nick Castellanos makes something clear to the Mets, after losing Game 4 with the Phillies

MLB News: Phillies HC makes something clear to Nick Castellanos as team is close to elimination