Didi Gregorius #18 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
When the Philadelphia Phillies load the bases, the team should want no player at the plate other than star shortstop Didi Gregorius.
The 10-year veteran saw his 109th career such plate appearance in the first inning of Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park. He made opposing pitcher Freddy Peralta pay — slugging a 78 miles per hour thrown slider over the right field bleachers, giving the Phillies an early 5-0 lead.