Nick Castellanos saves the Phillies: Best memes and tweets from Game 1

When the Phillies needed him most, outfielder Nick Castellanos came through with a diving catch in right field to help secure Game 1 against the Braves.

Are the Phillies a team of destiny? There’s only one way to find out.

Castellanos is by no means known for his fielding — in fact, he’s often seen as a liability in the outfield. Yet, it shows you just can’t predict baseball.

The Phillies were reeling, having just given up a 3-run home run to Matt Olson after entering the ninth inning with a four-run cushion. Yikes, right? The, Castellanos came to the rescue.

And no one died!

Philadelphia made the playoffs for the first time in 11 seasons this year. After defeating the Cardinals by winning two straight on the road, this train road right to Atlanta and took Game 1 from the defending champs.

You have our attention, Philadelphia.

Phillies take Game 1 over Braves: Memes and tweets

The social reaction to the Phillies surviving Game 1 against the Braves was very on point, if anything because it’s the type of contest this team has lost so many times before. Castellanos saved fans from yet another painful memory.

Castellanos’ accomplishments at the dish are no surprise, given that’s why he was brought to the City of Brotherly Love in the first place.

I see a lot of backtracking right now, but when’s a better time for Castellanos to ingratiate himself to Philly fans? Postseason accomplishments speak volumes in that city.

https://twitter.com/ParkerMolloy/status/1579941647018004481

Oof, maybe someone died after all.

For the Braves, it’s back to the drawing board. As much as Brian Snitker may say the long layoff didn’t impact Atlanta, the team was playing so well heading into the playoffs, one had to wonder if a weekend off would perhaps hurt whatever mojo was working for them.