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Contreras' Clutch Homer Seals Brewers' Thrilling Victory
23 Aug
Summary
- Brewers end 6-game series win streak, but quickly bounce back
- William Contreras hits walk-off solo homer in 9th to beat Giants
- Willy Adames hits 2 homers in return to Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Brewers were the hottest team in baseball before a brief slump against the Chicago Cubs last week. The Brewers dropped three of five games to the Cubs, ending a streak of six straight series wins. However, Milwaukee quickly got back on track, leaving Chicago with a victory on Thursday.
The Brewers continued their impressive season on Friday, delivering a dramatic 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants. In the bottom of the ninth inning, with the game tied 4-4, William Contreras came through with a clutch walk-off solo home run to seal the victory for Milwaukee. This marked the Brewers' 81st win of the season, further cementing their status as one of the top teams in the league.
The game was not without its drama, as the Giants had tied the score in the top of the ninth with a wild pitch. But Contreras' heroics in the bottom of the frame ensured the Brewers would not be denied. The win also spoiled the return of former Brewer Willy Adames, who had spent the last four years with the team before signing with the Giants in the offseason. Adames hit two home runs in the game, including an eighth-inning blast that made it a 4-3 game.
