PHOENIX -- D-backs manager Torey Lovullo told a story that could illustrate why Daniel Descalso -- who has excelled in key spots all season -- is mentally prepared for those big moments.
It goes back to Spring Training, when Steven Souza Jr. was hurt on a diving attempt in right field and the team was congregated around him after the play. Chris Owings started the game in the infield, and while Lovullo wanted to get him reps in right field at some point, he didn't anticipate a situation like this.
Lovullo asked Owings if he wanted to move out to right to replace Souza.