Phillies complete sweep of Brewers thanks to Nick Castellanos
Jun 5, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (8) looks on after hitting a two-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports Nick Castellanos smacked a two-run homer to lift the host Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.
Castellanos stayed hot after hitting a walk-off RBI double in the 10th inning of Tuesday's 2-1 victory.
Bryce Harper and Garrett Stubbs each drew two walks for the Phillies, who swept the three-game series with Milwaukee.
Philadelphia starter Aaron Nola (8-2) tossed seven shutout innings and allowed two hits. He didn't walk anyone and struck out five. Jeff Hoffman worked around a walk in the eighth and Jose Alvarado threw a scoreless ninth for his 11th save of the season.
The Brewers managed only three hits, with two coming from William Contreras.
Milwaukee starter Aaron Ashby (0-2) gave up two hits and two runs in five innings. He walked five and fanned three.
Stubbs and Cristian Pache drew back-to-back walks to begin the bottom of the fifth. Kyle Schwarber grounded into a 4-6-3 double play, but Castellanos responded with his two-run home run to left-center field for a 2-0 advantage.
Contreras hit a leadoff double to left in the Brewers' half of the seventh. Christian Yelich grounded out to second base, which allowed Contreras to advance to third. Willy Adames then hit a grounder to third baseman Alec Bohm, who fired home to get Contreras at the plate. Rhys Hoskins followed with a popout to end the inning.
In the top of the ninth, pinch hitter Andruw Monasterio struck out before Contreras singled. Yelich and Adames both fanned to end the game.
Milwaukee's Joey Ortiz opened the third inning with a single to center field. Gary Sanchez then ripped a line drive that looked like it was going to end up being a hit, but second baseman Bryson Stott made a stellar leaping catch.
Each team managed just one hit through the first four innings.
With two outs in the top of the fifth, Ortiz hit a soft grounder to third base, and Bohm charged in and made a terrific defensive play to end the frame.
--Field Level Media
These Are the NBA's Worst Three-Point Shooters Right Now
College Football Week 12 Best Betting Picks, Predictions
Wild All-Star Idea That Could Save NBA All-Star Weekend
Of Course Paul Skenes Wants To Join the New York Yankees
- Thursday Nov. 13 NBA Picks: Cavaliers, Jazz, and Pacers Top Bets
- Jets vs. Patriots Week 11 Thursday Night Football Top Betting Picks, Predictions
- College Basketball Best Bets Wednesday November 12: Top CBB Picks Today
- NHL Picks for Wednesday November 12th: Rangers vs. Lightning, Orioles vs. Flyers Bets
- Best NBA Bets November 11th: Top Tuesday Basketball Picks, Predictions
- NHL Picks and Predictions for November 11: Best Hockey Bets Tuesday
- Eagles vs. Packers Week 10 Monday Night Football Top Betting Picks, Predictions

