Of all the days that Nick Castellanos hit a home run, it seemed Sunday was all too appropriate for him.
Castellanos hit a no-doubt blast in the top of the ninth against the Pirates to extend the Phillies’ lead to 6-0 just hours after President Joe Biden announced he would drop out of the presidential race and not seek reelection, continuing an odd tradition where the outfielder hits home runs at the oddest times, such as the same day as historical events or notable moments taking place in the broadcast booth.
The ninth-inning home run went 409 feet with an exit velocity of 104.3 mph, and the Phillies trounced the Pirates, 6-0, to prevent Pittsburgh from completing the series sweep.
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