PHOENIX (AP) — Nick Castellanos had a good night on Friday, hitting his 250th career homer in a big spot to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2.

It’s a sign that the veteran slugger is adjusting to his new role, even if he doesn’t seem quite sure why it’s necessary.

The two-time All-Star has had fewer at-bats over the past few weeks while struggling through an up-and-down season. A rare highlight came Friday against the D-backs, when he ripped a two-run homer to left to give the Phillies a 5-2 lead in the eighth after entering the game as a pinch hitter in the sixth.

It was his first homer since Aug. 17.

When asked if he was unhappy in his part-time role, the 33-year-old brushed aside the question.

“I’m here, we won a baseball game, I hit my 250th, I have

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