Braves’ rough run extended as Phillies win in 10 innings

AP photo by Brynn Anderson / Philadelphia Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs tags out Atlanta Braves pinch-runner Luke Williams in the bottom of the ninth inning of Thursday's game at Truist Park. Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos caught a fly ball deep in foul territory and made an impressive throw for the inning-ending out when Williams tagged up and tried to score the winning run. AP photo by Brynn Anderson / Philadelphia Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs tags out Atlanta Braves pinch-runner Luke Williams in the bottom of the ninth inning of Thursday's game at Truist Park. Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos caught a fly ball deep in foul territory and made an impressive throw for the inning-ending out when Williams tagged up and tried to score the winning run.

By PAUL NEWBERRY / The Associated Press September 20, 2023 5 min read

ATLANTA — Nick Castellanos’ teammates didn’t want him to catch it. Neither did the team’s manager. Even the Philadelphia Phillies right fielder thought about dropping the fly ball as it sailed toward him in foul territory at Truist Park.

Then a voice told him to make the catch.

Good thing he listened.

After hitting two home runs, Castellanos saved the game with a brilliant throw as Philadelphia beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 in 10 innings Wednesday, handing the National League East Division champions their fifth loss in six games.

The Braves rallied from a four-run deficit and had a chance to walk off with the win in the ninth after pinch-runner Luke Williams stole second and third.