Watch: Phillies' Castellanos shocks son with two-HR effort in Game 3

Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos (8) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the NLDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Phillies' Nick Castellanos shocks son with two-HR effort in NLDS Game 3

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated Oct 11, 2023 8:50 PM ET

Game 3 of the National League Division Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves is one the Castellanos family won't soon forget.

Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos played a significant role in a 10-2 win over the Atlanta Braves, smashing two home runs on the night, to the shock and amazement of his young son Liam, who had a front-row seat to witness his dad's heroics.

After notching his first long ball off Braves starter Bryce Elder in the third inning, Castellanos launched his second blast in the eighth off Smith-Shawver, leaving Liam speechless.

Back-to-back homers by Nick Castellanos and Brandon Marsh!

The @Phillies have tied an MLB #Postseason record with 6 home runs in one game. pic.twitter.com/7EqVMXUKky
— MLB (@MLB) October 12, 2023

Bryce Harper equaled Castellanos with two homers, giving him 10 career NLDS HRs, the most ever.

Meanwhile, shortstop Trea Turner and outfielder Brandon Marsh went deep, giving the Phillies six homers on the night, tying an MLB record set by the Chicago Cubs in the 2015 NLDS.

Mike Santa Barbara

Mike Santa Barbara is a Wilmington, Delaware native (Yes, it's a real place) with over a decade of sports writing experience. A diehard Philadelphia sports fan, he has two dogs named after Flyers and cried real tears when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. You can follow him on Twitter at @mike__sb

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