Nick Castellanos Sends Phillies Past Mets in LDS Game 2
When the chips are down, Nick Castellanos almost always seems to be in the middle of good things for the Philadelphia Phillies, and he was again on Sunday night, leading…

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 06: Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates after the game-winning hit to defeat the New York Mets in Game Two of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 06, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)When the chips are down, Nick Castellanos almost always seems to be in the middle of good things for the Philadelphia Phillies, and he was again on Sunday night, leading Philly to 6-4 win over the Mets at Citizen's Bank Park in Game 2 of the NLDS.
The series is now knotted at a game a piece, as it heads back to Citi Field on Tuesday.
The Phillies' veteran outfielder was 3-for-5 with a pair of RBI. His solo home run in the bottom of the sixth inning tied the proceedings at three. And finally, when the Phillies needed it with two men aboard, he delivered a sharp single into the left field corner to plate the winning run.
After the celebration, Castellanos walked up to his son who was sitting behind home plate to celebrate with him.
All of a sudden we got a new series.
For the Mets, it was a humbling loss, but this has been a team that has defied the odds so many times this year, especially over the last week. On Sunday, New York turned to Mark Vientos as its hero. He launched a two-run homer in the first inning to give the Mets a 2-0 lead.
Later in the top of the ninth, with New York trailing 6-4, Vientos did it again, getting just enough of Matt Strahm's fastball to get it over the wall, tying the game at six.
The two Vientos homers were part of a four-homer barrage by the Mets as Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso went deep.
Unfortunately for New York, the bullpen just couldn't get the job done, as Edwin Diaz gave up three runs, and Tylor Megill gave up the game-winner.
It should be an incredible atmosphere at Citi Field on Tuesday when the series shifts for Game 3.
It should be an incredible atmosphere at Citi Field on Tuesday when the series shifts for Game 3.
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Rutgers vs Washington 9.27.24
Rutgers took on the Washington Huskies, in a Friday night lights game on September 27th. The game was a blackout event for the University of Rutgers, and FOX Sports New Jersey showed up to show their support in the Big Ten showdown. Here are some pictures to recap before Rutgers great win.
Team Bus

Rutgers player exiting the bus getting ready for the game
Cheerleaders

Rutgers cheerleaders hyping up the fans for the game against Washington
Cheerleaders

Rutgers cheer expressing their school spirit ahead of the game vs Washington
FOX Sports NJ Pre Game

Fox Sports NJ broadcasting live from Rutgers
FOX Sports NJ Pre Game

Fox Sports NJ broadcasting live from Rutgers
Prize Wheel

Washington fans try their luck on the other coast with a spin on the FOX prize Wheel
Prize Wheel contestant

Rutgers fans attempt to win a prize on the FOX prize wheel
FOX Prize Wheel

Constant wins a prize from the FOX prize wheel
FOX Prize Wheel

A Fox contestant asks about prizes on the FOX prize table
FOX Sports NJ Setup

FOX Sports NJ setup at the Rutgers game to show support for the Knights