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Contreras’ Home Run for Venezuela | Concord News
Willson Contreras hit a jaw-dropping 421-foot home run to lead the Red Sox to a 6-3 win, but the real power of the moment lay in his emotional tribute to his homeland, Venezuela, devastated by deadly earthquakes. Standing thousands of miles away, Contreras broke down in tears after his blast, shouting “Venezuela” as a prayer for his country — a moment of raw grief and helplessness he couldn’t ignore. Though he’s been playing baseball, he’s been haunted by the suffering back home, wishing he could be there to help. His night ended abruptly when he was ejected for not checking his swing — a…
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