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Contreras catchers become first pair of brothers to homer in same inning as opponents since 1933

  • On June 14, 2025, during a game in Milwaukee between the Cardinals and Brewers, brothers Willson and William Contreras each hit a home run in the ninth inning while playing for opposing teams.
  • This event matched a rare feat last achieved by Rick and Wes Ferrell in 1933 and followed the Naylor brothers' similar home run inning in 2024.
  • Willson hit a solo home run to right-center in the ninth inning for St. Louis, and William responded with a homer to left field against the Cardinals closer.
  • The Cardinals won 8-5, snapping a six-game losing streak, while William noted, “When we’re out there during the game, it’s not exactly like we’re family members.”
  • The Contreras brothers’ performance highlights brother pairs as competitive MLB opponents, marking the 11th time such home run feats occurred since 1900.
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Contreras catchers become first pair of brothers to homer in same inning as opponents since 1933

Catchers Willson and William Contreras became the second pair of brothers to homer in the same inning as opponents in baseball’s modern era. Both went deep Saturday in the ninth inning of the St. Louis Cardinals’ 8-5 win over the…

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