Nick Williams stepped to the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning of Sunday afternoon’s 5-1 Philadelphia Phillies victory over the Miami Marlins with runners on the corners and a chance to extend a four-run lead. Williams smoked a ball to the right of second baseman Starlin Castro, only for Castro to get to the ball and prevent Williams from driving a run in.
Williams’ at-bat was indicative of what’s not only been a frustrating start to the season for him, but for all of the Phillies extra outfield options.
Williams, who started in left field Sunday, has had a slow start to his second full major league season.