Cal Stevenson’s start in center field on Tuesday in Milwaukee may have had more significance than met the eye.
Ultimately, Stevenson had a forgettable night. He struck out in two at-bats, and Weston Wilson pinch hit for him in the seventh inning of a 5-1 Phillies win to give them a chance to clinch a postseason berth on Wednesday.
But more important than his single-game performance was the fact that Stevenson was in the lineup to begin with. As Philadelphia closes in on a third straight playoff run, his skill set could be an asset come October.