Braves visit the Nationals to begin 3-game series
The Washington Nationals host the Atlanta Braves to begin a three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WILLIAM CONTRERAS #24 - CATCHER - MILWAUKEE BREWERS
23 HR •
92 RBI •
.281 AVG
23 HR
92 RBI
.281 AVG
Acuña delivers late, Braves outlast Phillies 8-7 in 11
Ronald Acuña singled home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves stayed close in the NL East race, outlasting the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 in a game that took...SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Belts 20th homer Contreras went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, an RBI single and a walk in a 6-3 victory over the Phillies on Saturday.
Impact Contreras went deep off Bailey Falter for his 20th home run of 2022. It has been a breakout season for the young catcher who has proven himself as one of top power bats at the thin position. Atlanta has only given Contreras 344 plate appearances this season, so he could be a 30-home run hitter with more playing time. The 24-year-old has a solid slash line of .279/.349/.519 this season.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies face the Braves with 2-1 series lead
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Atlanta Braves, leading the series 2-1SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wright wins 20th, Braves beat Phils to trim NL East deficit
Kyle Wright became the first 20-game winner in the majors this season and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 to stop a three-game losing streakSEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Meneses' 8th-inning HR snaps Braves' 5-game winning streak
Joey Meneses hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off Jesse Chavez in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals stopped the Atlanta Braves’ five-game winning streak with a 3-2 vict...SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
William Contreras' breakout season for Braves shouldn't go underappreciated One year after falling on his face during an extended audition, William Contreras has solidified himself a core piece of a talented Braves t...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • AJC.COM
Delivers 19th homer Contreras went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Phillies.
Impact He's recorded a hit in each of his last four games, going 7-for-16 altogether to bring his batting average up to .278 for the season. Contreras looks to have taken back control of a spot in the everyday lineup from Marcell Ozuna, who is on the bench for Monday's series opener with the Nationals. Meanwhile, Contreras will serve as Atlanta's designated hitter and No. 7 hitter, marking his fifth consecutive start.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Strider dominant, Contreras homers, Braves sweep Phillies
Rookie Spencer Strider took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning and struck out 10, William Contreras hit a tiebreaking homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-...SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Acuña accounts for all 4 runs as Braves hold off Phillies
Ronald Acuña Jr. homered and drove in four runs off Aaron Nola and flashed some fancy defense in right field, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phil...SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting again Saturday Contreras is starting Saturday against Philadelphia.
Impact Contreras is in the lineup for a third consecutive game while Marcell Ozuna retreats to the bench. Contreras has been productive over the last two matchups, going 5-for-8 with a home run, two runs, two RBI and three strikeouts.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up two RBI in win Contreras went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an RBI single, as well as two runs scored in Friday's win over Philadelphia.
Impact Contreras launched a solo shot in the fourth inning of Friday's contest, then sent Austin Riley home on a single in the eighth. The homer was Contreras' 18th of the year and his first since Aug. 24. In six appearances this month, the catcher has gone 7-of-19 (.368), including five total hits in his last two games. Contreras is now slashing .279/.349/.521 on the season.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Acuña homers in 6-run 8th, Braves beat Phillies 7-2
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in a six-run eighth inning off Seranthony Domínguez and the Atlanta Braves rallied for a 7-2 victory over the Philadelphia PhilliesSEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fried, Ozuna power streaking Braves to 5th straight victory
Max Fried allowed no hits in five scoreless innings, Marcell Ozuna homered and the Atlanta Braves won their fifth straight in a rain-delayed game, 7-1 over the Miami MarlinsSEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wright wins 17th; Riley, Acuña homer as Braves edge Rockies
Kyle Wright pitched seven scoreless innings to earn his major league-leading 17th victory, Austin Riley and Ronald Acuña Jr. homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rocki...SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals score twice in bottom of the 9th, beat Braves 6-5
Corey Dickerson tied the game with an infield single and Tyler O’Neill drew a bases-loaded walk, all in the bottom of the ninth inning, to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 6-5 win ov...AUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strider, Contreras lead streaking Braves past Cards, 11-4
Spencer Strider pitched six strong innings and William Contreras hit a three-run double as the streaking Atlanta Braves defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 11-4AUGUST 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves drill slumping Pirates 14-2, complete 3-game sweep
Kyle Wright allowed two hits over seven efficient innings and the Atlanta Braves drilled the sloppy Pittsburgh Pirates 14-2 to complete a three-game sweepAUGUST 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fried allows 3 hits in 8 innings as Braves top Pirates 6-1
Max Fried allowed three hits in eight innings, pacing the Atlanta Braves to a 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday nightAUGUST 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Absent from lineup again Contreras is not starting Sunday against the Astros, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact Contreras is out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. On Sunday, Ronald Acuna will start at designated hitter with Robbie Grossman taking over in right field. Contreras isn't losing at-bats due to his level of play, as he has maintained a .270 average with three homers, six RBI and eight runs scored across 16 games in August.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Olson's check-swing double in 11th helps Braves top Astros
Travis d'Arnaud run-scoring single in the 11th capped Atlanta's second comeback in extra innings, and the Braves beat the Houston Astros 5-4AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting again Friday Contreras will sit Friday versus the Astros.
Impact Contreras will take a seat for a second straight game Friday as the team starts a three-game series with the Astros. Robbie Grossman will take over at designated hitter and bat ninth in the series opener.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bows out of lineup Thursday Contreras is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.
Impact Contreras extended his hitting streak to nine games in Atlanta's 9-7 loss Wednesday, when he singled three times and scored two runs. He's holding down a robust .808 OPS in August, but because he frequently catches in addition to logging starts at designated hitter, he'll still be subject to more days off than the rest of Atlanta's regulars. Travis d'Arnaud is behind the plate for the series finale, while Eddie Rosario gets a turn at DH.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Belts 16th homer Contreras went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's 13-1 rout of the Mets.
Impact The young backstop got in on the action early, taking Carlos Carrasco (side) deep in the second inning. Contreras has hit safely in seven straight games, and since the All-Star break he's slashing .254/.315/.507 in 73 plate appearances with five of his 16 homers on the season.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Contreras, Rosario, Acuña lead Braves' blowout win over Mets
William Contreras and Eddie Rosario hit back-to-back homers off Carlos Carrasco in the second inning, Ronald Acuña Jr. doubled three times and drove in three runs, and the Atlanta...AUGUST 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
