Nick Castellanos helps Phillies down Cardinals

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Nick Castellanos went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs to power the visiting Philadelphia Phillies past the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Saturday afternoon.

Phillies starter Christopher Sanchez (1-0) allowed one run on eight hits and two walks in 6 1/3 innings. He struck out three.

Jose Alvardo, the fourth Philadelphia pitcher, closed out the ninth to earn his