Phillies' trade-deadline acquisition continues to be clutch

On Aug. 23 vs. the Washington Nationals, he went 3-for-4 with a double in a 6-4 Phillies win. 

Against his former team, the New York Mets, on Aug. 26, he totaled seven bases, including a clutch two-run home run in the eighth inning that tied the game at five. Philadelphia lost, 6-5.

Overshadowed by Kyle Schwarber's four-homer night on Aug. 28 vs. the Atlanta Braves was Bader's four-hit night, adding a double and a triple in a 19-4 rout. 

Then, on Monday in Milwaukee, he had two doubles and three RBI in a decisive 10-8 win against the MLB-leading Brewers.

On top of his offense, Bader has supplied spectacular defense in center field. He's a former Gold Glove Award winner in center field, and he's put that on display over his first month in Philadelphia.

He robbed Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager of a game-tying home run back on Aug. 10, and most recently, nabbed his former teammate Francisco Lindor at second base. Lindor gave his props.

Finally, one of the bats that president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, traded for has delivered. The Phillies hope he can continue to supply clutch hits well into October.