Phillies Announcer Makes Titanic Reference During Home Run Call

During a Philadelphia Phillies game against the San Francisco Giants, announcer Ruben Amaro Jr. made a notable reference to the Titanic while calling a home run hit by Nick Castellanos. This comment coincided with the 113th anniversary of the Titanic striking an iceberg. Amaro described Castellanos' home run as a 'titanic blast,' prompting discussions about the appropriateness of using historical disasters for humor in sports broadcasting. Castellanos has a history of hitting home runs during significant or somber moments, earning him a reputation for creating memes related to these occurrences. The Phillies ultimately lost the game 10-4, marking their fourth loss in five games despite Castellanos' performance. Amaro's quip reflects a trend of tying Castellanos' home runs to various notable events, further enhancing his unique narrative in baseball.