Phillies' Nick Castellanos Explains Ring Finger Celebration from Game 1 vs. Marlins | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Sophia Aguilar
Published Mar 24, 2026
For Philadelphia Phillies star Nick Castellanos, "Red October" is all about getting that championship ring.
In Philadelphia's 4-1 win over the Miami Marlins in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card at Citizens Bank Park, Castellanos broke out the ring finger celebration after hitting a double in the bottom of the fourth inning.
Bleacher Report @BleacherReportNick Castellanos did this to his bench after hitting a double 😂<br><br>Had to let 'em know he's ready for a ring 💍 <a href="">
ESPN @espnNick Castellanos' celebration 😂 <a href="">
After the game, Castellanos was asked about the decision to break out the celebration so early into the matchup.
"It's just something that came out. Honestly, like, I didn't think about it, but that's why we're here. That's what this game's about, right? This journey is to get that ring."
MLB @MLBNick Castellanos explains the "ring finger" celebration! 💍 <a href="">
Castellanos was 2-for-4 at the plate in Tuesday's win and he drove in Bryce Harper in the bottom of the eighth to put the game just out of reach for the Marlins heading into the top of the ninth.
FOX Sports: MLB @MLBONFOXNick Castellanos drives in Bryce Harper from first base and it's 4-1 Phillies! 💨<br><br>(via <a href="">@Phillies</a>)<a href="">
The Phillies are now one step closer to the World Series and they could clinch a berth in the National League Division Series with another win over the Marlins on Wednesday.