Phillies' explosive start propels them to NLCS Game 1 victory

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In a thunderous start to Game 1 of the National League Championship Series, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Matt Strahm was in for an electrifying surprise on Monday night. As he cracked open a can of Red Bull in the bullpen, the Citizens Bank Park erupted in cheers..

In an instant, the Phillies' Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper transformed the stadium into a raucous house party..

For Castellanos, whose five postseason home runs in three games equal Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson's record, these early home runs provided the spark the Phillies needed..

The Phillies' incredible power-hitting prowess has taken the postseason by storm, totaling 16 home runs in just seven games..

As the Phillies maintain their incredible power-hitting performance, they are increasingly looking to Castellanos, who has been a standout performer with five postseason home runs from the No. 7 spot in the batting order...

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