Willson Contreras hits a walk off bomb in the bottom of the 15th inning, a breakdown

What Happened

In a thrilling 15-inning battle at Wrigley Field, Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras steps up to the plate in the bottom of the 15th inning with the game tied 2-2 against the Milwaukee Brewers. Brewers reliever Burch Smith is on the mound, having pitched four innings of scoreless relief. Contreras takes a curveball for a ball, then fouls off a 92 mph fastball. On the next pitch, Contreras crushes a changeup, sending it soaring over the wall for a walk-off home run. As Contreras rounds the bases, he triumphantly raises his finger in the air, celebrating his third walk-off hit in the last five games for the Cubs. His teammates rush to greet him at home plate, with Jason Heyward racing to catch Contreras' flying helmet. The players embrace and congratulate each other on the hard-fought victory. Contreras is seen tearing off his shirt in the excitement, though it appears to catch his neck or necklace in the process. He then turns his attention to Cubs pitcher Tyler Chatwood, who had thrown four scoreless innings in relief and the two share a sincere moment of appreciation for each other's contributions. The rest of the Cubs players continue to congratulate Contreras, with the catcher showing a bit of cockiness as he tosses his bat aside without watching the ball land. The win marks the Cubs' third walk-off victory in their last five games, an impressive feat given the 15-inning marathon that preceded it. The Wrigley crowd, undeterred by the cold and rainy conditions, erupts in celebration as the Cubs players revel in the drama of the moment.

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