Quick—name one of the three most clutch members of the 2024 Phillies. There’s no prize if you do, not even a free bar of Lifebuoy soap, but stick with me here. You might go with Bryce Harper, dazzling recollections of Bedlam at the Bank still dancing in front of your eyes. Maybe you’ll pick Nick (Castellanos), who just delivered a memorable walk off of the hated Braves last week. Maybe Kyle Schwarber, who can be counted on for a few big dingers in big moments.
Alternatively, you might refuse to play along, figuring that this lead-up has to be preceding some sort of twist, with the true answer being some unexpected names.