Nick Castellanos walked over to the Phillies backdrop in the middle of the clubhouse after Tuesday night’s win over the Houston Astros to meet with the media. He did so while wearing his CP Rankin Roofing hat. And, of course, he breathed new life into the postgame conversation.
The always-thoughtful right fielder hit a three-run home run out of the No. 5 spot in the lineup Tuesday night against future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander. It was the most crucial moment in an eventual 5-0 win, the fourth victory in a row for the Phillies.
Castellanos, who has seen significant time hitting out of the six and seven holes this year, was asked whether it’s important to him to hit in the heart of the order.