The Venezuelan Willson Contreras, of the Chicago dogs, hit his 13th home run of the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) season on Wednesday night.
In the bottom of the fifth inning, “Willy” deciphered a broken delivery by Cincinnati Reds reliever Luis Cessa to send the ball into the stands.
In accordance with Baseball Savantthe Venezuelan catcher’s connection, with a running mate, posted an exit speed of 108.2 miles per hour and traveled 392 feet at aging Wrigley Field.
That’s 13 homers for Willson Contreras this season! ????#HereIsDifferent pic.twitter.com/raMAPULp1G
— Chicago Dogs (@cachorros) June 30, 2022
The older brother of the Contreras, wanted by various teams, does not want to be left behind in the home run fight of Venezuelans in the MLB, led by José Altuve (15).
In addition to his 108th career home run in the MLB, the native of Puerto Cabello, Carabobo state, hit two doubles to reach 16 in the campaign.
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On this day, Willson Contreras went 3-4, with two runs scored and RBIs to reach 34 this season.
With this victory (8 to 3) over Cincinnati, the Cubs added their 29th victory of the year to continue marching in fourth place in the National League Central Division.
