Is Lil Tay dead? Examining conflicting reports as Nick Castellanos homers raising morbid speculation among fans

On the night when Nick Castellanos launched the 200th home run of his MLB career, popular social media influencer and rapper Lil Tay has been reported dead at the tender age of 15. The news broke during the time when the Phillies were on their way to a 7-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.

Lil Tay, whose birth name is Claire Hope, has reportedly died at 15, according to a post shared on her Instagram profile. No details have been shared about the news yet, and her father has refused to comment on the matter.

There's still no clear report on Tay's death, so many reckon it could be fake news. Meanwhile, as the news of her death circulated, the Phillies were on their way to a comprehansive victory, thanks to some heroics from Castellanos.

The Phillies got on the scoreboard early in the first inning thanks to a Bryce Harper RBI double. Castellanos added to it with a two-run homer. However, he was not done yet as he launched another one in the third inning to record his 200th career home run in the MLB.

On the other side of the ball, Michael Lorenzen had a perfect night, shutting out the Nationals over nine innings without giving away a hit.

Others, though, congratulated Nick Castellanos for his milestone. Here are the top Twitter reactions:

Michael Lorenzen stars in first home game while Nick Castellanos records 200th HR

The newly acquired pitcher threw the first no-hitter of his MLB career in his first home game for the Phillies. Lorenzen completed nine innings on the night, shutting out the Nationals offense whitout giving away a single hit.

With Nick Castellanos leading the offense with his 200th home run, the Phillies management will be very happy with their new pitching ace, too.

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Nishant Borooah is a journalist who has been reporting on baseball at Sportskeeda since 2023 and has a degree in Media Studies and Journalism.

Nishant is currently pursuing a diploma in Sports Marketing, and his interest in baseball was piqued early on by his father, who fell in love with baseball as a student in the US. His father used to regale him with stories about America's favorite pastime and they have left an impression on him.

Currently residing in Toronto, Nishant is a Blue Jays fan. revering Ichiro Suzuki growing up, Nishant remains in awe of the Japanese legend's longevity and sheer passion for the game. Suzuki's return to the Seattle Mariners in 2018 remains one of Nishant's favorite MLB moments.

One of Nishant's strengths is that he always covers the technical side of the story, and he is also particular about historical context to ensure articles are informative and easy to follow.

Besides being a writer, Nishant is also a soccer coach who has worked with several clubs in India like Shillong Lajong FC and RoundGlass Punjab FC.

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