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Contreras, Cubs rally for 4-2 victory over Diamondbacks
By SCOTT BORDOWJuly 18, 2021 GMT
PHOENIX (AP) A little rest did a lot of good for Willson Contreras.
The durable catcher capped Chicago’s three-run ninth inning with a two-run homer, sending the Cubs to a 4-2 victory over the lowly Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday.
Contreras had three hits and scored twice. He has played in 82 of Chicago’s 92 games this season, and manager David Ross said he benefitted from the All-Star break.
“He’s carrying a heavy load for us this year,” Ross said. “For him to get his legs under him at the All-Star break and come through like he did tonight. That’s the right-handed hitter he’s capable of being. He’s pretty good in the box.” ....

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