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Castellanos: 'Just run and catch it' ... and hit grand slam in RF debut

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Ausmus happy with what he saw from his third baseman in his first turn in the outfield this season Friday in Toronto

TORONTO – It was a grand start for Nick Castellanos.

“Excellent rightfielder when he hits grand slams,” Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus joked of Castellanos.

Castellanos gave the Tigers a 4-0 lead in the third inning with his third career grand slam and 21st home run of the season.

The Tigers went on to beat the Blue Jays, 5-4, on Friday night at Rogers Centre.