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NLDS: Phillies punch ticket to second straight NLCS with win over Braves in Game 4

Nick Castellanos hit two runs to lift the Phillies past the Braves. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper might've gotten all the credit for leading his team to a win in Game 3 of the NLDS, but Nick Castellanos deserved some recognition for also hitting two home runs in that 10-2 blowout win.

Castellanos made sure he was the story Thursday, clubbing two home runs in the Phillies' narrow 3-1 win in Game 4 of the NLDS. With the victory, the Phillies advanced to their second consecutive NLCS. This time around, they'll face the Arizona Diamondbacks.

While both of Castellanos' home runs made a huge impact — the Phillies won by two runs — he wasn't solely responsible for the victory. The game could've had a drastically different outcome if things had gone the Braves' way in the seventh inning.

With the bases loaded, Ronald Acuña Jr. came to the plate looking to push his team ahead. After a seven-pitch at-bat that featured Acuña extending the plate appearance with two foul balls, he drove one deep to center field. Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas ran it down, jumping at the last second to make the catch.

Atlanta also had a chance in the ninth. After the first two runners reached base, the Phillies called on Matt Strahm to close the door. He worked out of a first-and-third jam to secure the victory and send the Phillies to the NLCS.