Milwaukee Brewers star William Contreras had arguably his best at-bat of the season against Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros. During the fifth inning Contreras launched a three run home run off Verlander on the 13th pitch of the at-bat and the 42nd pitch of the inning.
Prior to William Contreras’ home run several Milwaukee Brewers players had long at-bats against Justin Verlander.

Entering the fifth inning the Houston Astros held a 1-0 lead over Milwaukee. The Brewers rallied for four runs and chased Justin Verlander from the game before he could complete the inning. Verlander was pulled after his 42nd pitch of the inning. Here are the batters he faced that inning followed by how many pitches they saw and the result.
- Joey Ortiz (3) – single
- Sal Frelick (5) – walk
- Jackson Chourio (7) – walk
- Blake Perkins (10) – SAC Fly RBI
- Brice Turang (4) – ground out
- William Contreras (13) – home run
Watch William Contreras belt a three run home run off of Justin Verlander

William Contreras found himself in a hole early on against Justin Verlander as the count after three pitches was one ball and two strikes. From there Contreras watched two pitches outside of the zone and then fouled off seven consecutive pitches before hitting a home run. Verlander was consistently working high in the zone to try and polish Contreras off, but eventually Contreras timed up the fastball.
What a season William Contreras is having!
After a 13-pitch AB, he gives the @Brewers the lead with a 3-run shot. pic.twitter.com/RDAj7hKyP7
— MLB (@MLB) May 19, 2024
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William Contreras has reached base safely in 25 consecutive games.

Following Contreras’ three run home run off Justin Veralander he extended his on-base streak to 25 consecutive games. Overall he has reached base safely in 42 out of 45 games this year.
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