Contreras shines for Brewers in playoff victory over Dodgers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 05:02 · Archive

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras hit his third postseason home run in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, a 436-foot shot that tied the score in a 7-4 victory.

William Contreras hit his third postseason home run on Monday night, a 436-foot shot in the fifth inning that tied the score in the Milwaukee Brewers' 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.

The three-time All-Star catcher went 3 for 4 with three RBIs. Contreras has been one of the postseason's standout performers, recording a .481 on-base percentage and 1.264 OPS through the first two rounds. He also went 9 for 23 with four walks.

Contreras has drawn attention for his deliberate home run celebrations, taking roughly 35 seconds to round the bases after each of his postseason homers. He said he aims to 'enjoy the moment' and that his celebrations are 'most importantly for my teammates. For them to feel the energy, feel the vibes, and for us to feel that together.' Brewers captain Christian Yelich praised Contreras as 'the fire of our team' who 'likes the moments, likes the big moments'.

The Brewers now lead the series 2-0.

How it is being reported

• William Contreras is becoming a swaggy postseason star for the Brewers with his slow home run trotsWilliam Contreras’ trots around the bases after his homers are as much of a spectacle as the blasts themselves.News4Jax · 13 Oct, 04:33
• William Contreras is becoming a swaggy postseason star for the Brewers with his slow home run trotsWilliam Contreras’ trots around the bases after his homers are as much of a spectacle as the blasts themselves.Clickorlando · 13 Oct, 04:33

In this story: William Contreras · Milwaukee Brewers · Los Angeles Dodgers · Christian Yelich

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