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Brewers' Jackson Chourio, William Contreras display courage beyond words

Curt Hogg Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jun 27, 2026
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Brewers catcher William Contreras and left fielder Jackson Chourio head back to the dugout after Contreras hit a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the seventh inning on Friday at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

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Jun 26, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) watches his home run against the Chicago Cubs in the seventh inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

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Curt Hogg Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

As William Contreras watched the baseball fly toward the farthest reaches of the stadium, as the fans adorned him with praise and as strobing lights flashed down upon him, this was not the place he wanted to be.

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