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ST. LOUIS —Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras expressed frustration after being hit by pitches twice more in a tense 3-1 loss to the Padres. Having now been plunked three times in two days—and 17 times this season, tied for second-most in MLB—Contreras made it clear he’s had enough. “I’m tired of this,” said Contreras, who was…
Willson Contreras has never been one to hold back. From the moment he joined the St. Louis Cardinals, his outspoken nature and passion for the game were evident—especially in comments that praised the Cardinals’ old-school ways while taking a jab at his former team, the Chicago Cubs. Over the past three seasons, Contreras has brought…
Willson Contreras didn’t hesitate to act on White Sox catcher Edgar Quero’s decision-making. As Alec Burleson took off for second base during Nolan Arenado’s fifth-inning walk, Quero—though under no real pressure—fired a throw to second in an attempt to catch Burleson. From his spot at third, Contreras seized the opportunity. The moment Quero released the…
Tensions could be running high in the St. Louis Cardinals’ June 15 series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers — and fiery first baseman Willson Contreras may be right in the center of it all. The spark was lit in the third inning of the June 14 matchup when Brewers hitter Caleb Durbin grounded to third.…