# Bogaerts' playoff presence key for Padres

> Xander Bogaerts' experience helps Padres win biggest moments.
- Title: Bogaerts' playoff presence key for Padres · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Xander Bogaerts' experience helps Padres win biggest moments. Xander Bogaerts' playoff experience helps San Diego Padres secure NLDS win after strong…
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/xander-bogaerts-thriving-for-padres-in-postseason
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- Topics: xander bogaerts, padres, mlb, national league wild card series, nl division series, postseason, san diego padres, manny machado, fernando tatis jr, gavin sheets, craig stammen, a.j. preller
## Padres celebrate Wild Card sweep
Padres teammates celebrated a 4-1 win over Cubs in National League Wild Card Series with champagne and beer.
## Bogaerts' playoff experience
Xander Bogaerts, a two-time World Series champion, has played in 56 postseason games over eight seasons.
## Bogaerts' postseason stats
Bogaerts has a .781 OPS over 46 playoff plate appearances since joining the Padres.
## Manager praises Bogaerts
Manager Craig Stammen says Bogaerts' experience helps Padres handle postseason intensity.
## Bogaerts' impact on young players
Bogaerts guides Padres' young players through playoff pressure.
## Bogaerts' recent performance
Bogaerts improved from .217/.316/.322 to .915 OPS in final regular season games.
## Bogaerts' moment control
Bogaerts says controlling the moment helps him relax in playoffs.
## Key takeaway

Xander Bogaerts' playoff experience helps San Diego Padres secure NLDS win after strong postseason performance.