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Watch: Nick Castellanos has second straight two-homer game
Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Nick Castellanos has second straight two-homer game

Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider had a strong outing in Game 4, except when he faced Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos.

For the second straight game, Castellanos hit two home runs against the Braves. In Game 4, he did it in consecutive at-bats off the Braves ace, going deep in the fourth inning and the sixth. It's the first time a player has had back-to-back multiple-homer games in the playoffs.

The second blast gave the Phillies a 3-1 lead and chased Strider from the game. Strider had seven strikeouts through 5.2 innings, but gopher balls to Trea Turner and Castellanos sent him from the game down two runs.

Perhaps the most shocked observer was Castellanos' son Liam, who was incredulous at his father's power display in Game 3. If possible, he was even more impressed after his dad's second dinger of Game 4.

Previously, Castellanos was best known for interrupting serious moments with home runs. Now, he's known for hitting home runs that are seriously interrupting Atlanta's title hopes.

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