Overview
- Bader went 3-for-5 with two doubles and three RBIs in Monday’s 10-8 win in Milwaukee, capping the night with a ninth-inning insurance single.
- Since the trade, Bader is hitting .313 with an .872 OPS over 26 games, posting a .918 OPS with two outs and runners in scoring position and a .905 mark in late-and-close situations.
- Durán has stabilized the ninth inning with nine saves in 10 chances and a 1.69 ERA across 13 appearances for Philadelphia.
- Bader has reinforced center field with elite defense, highlighted by an Aug. 10 home-run robbery and a heads-up play catching Francisco Lindor at second base.
- Describing his quick fit, Bader said he is focusing on relaxing and playing his game, emphasizing preparation, health, and daily energy.