Castellanos hits 2 homers again to power Philadelphia past Atlanta, into 2nd straight NLCS

Nick Castellanos became the first player to hit multiple homers in consecutive post-season games, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-1 victory in Game 4 of their NL Division Series on Thursday night that knocked 104-win Atlanta out of the playoffs for the second straight year.

Matt Strahm struck out pinch-hitter Vaughn Grissom with runners at the corners to clinch the series at home and send the Phillies rushing the field in wild celebration. Fireworks went off at a frenzied Citizens Bank Park, the Liberty Bell rang and the reigning National League champions were ready to pop bubbly again.

"These are moments I'm never going to forget," Castellanos said.

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Bryce Harper gave the Phillies a scare when he clutched his surgically repaired right elbow after a collision in the eighth. Matt Olson's left knee clipped Harper's elbow on a play at first base that ended the inning. Harper, the two-time NL MVP, flexed his elbow after a quick examination from the medical staff. He stayed in the game in the ninth.

"I'm good. Just hit my funny bone," Harper said after the game. "I'm fine."

Trea Turner singled twice, doubled and hit a solo homer in the fifth for a 2-1 lead as the Phillies make another run at the franchise's first World Series title since 2008.

They head next week to an all-wild card NL Championship Series and will play the Arizona Diamondbacks, making their first trip 2007. Game 1 is Monday in Philadelphia.

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