Brewers' William Contreras Sparks Drama With Bullpen Call Celebration In Nlds

William Contreras' Moment of Glory on the Field

Two-time All-Star William Contreras stole the spotlight with a crucial home run that led the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the 2025 National League Division Series. The Brewers have now secured a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series, commanding a strong position as the teams head towards the next showdown. But it wasn’t just his performance that caught the fans' attention—it was his daring celebration.

The Celebratory Gesture That Lit the Fire

In a move that had fans buzzing, Contreras celebrated his game-changing play by mimicking a bullpen call—a nod to a previous matchup in July, where his homer pushed Cubs coach Craig Counsell to call the bullpen. On Monday, with the game tied at 3-3 in the third inning, Contreras drove the ball for a solo shot and humorously gestured, echoing Counsell's bullpen call, across the stadium.

Fan Reactions: Love, Hate, and Everything In Between

The celebration drew a flurry of mixed reactions from fans. Some were entertained, while others were not amused. One irate fan didn't mince words:

“Deport his a**!”

Another fan called Contreras "an all-time b***" and criticized his penchant for stirring conflict. Others took the controversy further, making comments about his family and questioning his sportsmanship.

Contreras Starts a Chain Reaction

The Brewers, buoyed by Contreras’ and Andrew Vaughn's homers, pulled ahead after being down by three due to Seiya Suzuki's early burst for the Cubs. In the third inning, following Contreras' solo homer, Jackson Chourio added to the tally with a three-run shot, sealing their 7-3 lead. This score held to the end, with no further points added by either side.

Looking Ahead to the Next Clash

As the series heads to Wrigley Field, the Cubs face a do-or-die Game 3 to keep their postseason dreams alive. With tensions high and Chicago's fans rallying behind their team, the upcoming game promises to be a thrilling battle.