Author: AJ Cassavell
Published on: 2022-10-04 19:32:19
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The Padres partied hard on Sunday. They’re going to the playoffs.
“Now we’re at the first stop,” said manager Bob Melvin. “And it feels pretty good.”
Amid the celebrations, that was something of a common refrain. The Padres would enjoy the moment. But they realize this isn’t the destination.
If the Padres want to reach that destination — if they want to throw a few more clubhouse bangers over the next month — here are four under-the-radar players who will need to step up:
1. Josh Bell
Dating back to his time in Pittsburgh, Bell has been a streaky hitter. He’s seen the wrong end of that streakiness since his arrival in San Diego, however….