Daily News | Nick Castellanos’ sliding catches have become an unlikely staple in the Phillies’ playoff run
It happened in the first inning. On the first pitch, in fact. Jose Altuve, who ambushed Zack Wheeler with a double in Game 2, was at it again, lining Ranger Suárez’s first pitch to shallow right field. It was sure to fall for a hit. The expected batting average, according to Statcast: .560.
“He’s got a knack for it now,” first baseman Rhys Hoskins said. “For him to be able to trust his instincts, make plays when he has, it’s huge.” In Game 1 of the divisional round against the Atlanta Braves, one batter after Zach Eflin allowed Matt Olson’s three-run homer to cut the Phillies’ lead to 7-6 in the ninth inning, Castellanos charged a low line drive, slid, stuck out his mitt, and stole a hit from William Contreras.
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