The Mets found a convenient workaround to avoid hitting with runners in scoring position: Just hit home runs instead.

Nick Castellanos was benched by Phillies manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday for “an inappropriate comment” the outfielder made after he was pulled for a defensive replacement in the series opener Monday. The benching ended Castellanos’ streak of 236 consecutive starts.

On offense, the Phillies had some missed opportunities. The first time through the Phillies order, Marlins starter Cal Quantrill had a perfect game going. He had retired nine consecutive Phillies before Trea Turner ended that with one swing, sending a slider 413 feet to left field for his ninth homer of the year.