Willson Contreras cried for Venezuela during game with the St. Louis Cardinals

Willson Contreras hit a home run last Sunday, July 28 with the St. Louis Cardinals and arrived at the dugout with tears in his eyes. His teammates ran to console him, not knowing what was happening to the 31-year-old catcher.

Willson Contreras’ reaction

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It was his 13th homer of the season and he came into the clubhouse after punishing the Washington Nationals. His reaction was due to a situation that his country, Venezuela, was experiencing at that time, due to the presidential elections that were being held.

The Venezuelan baseball player told the media who were present. “The country is speaking and we need it. We all want change. I was really excited because last night I knew what was going to happen today. It’s very hard for other Venezuelans and especially for me, because I had the opportunity to play for Venezuela and I didn’t, and I regret it.”

Contreras He was very emotional about the moment Venezuela was living and explained what he was going through, hence the reason for his tears. Other Venezuelan baseball players also spoke out about the presidential elections last Sunday, July 28, among them Maikel Garcia of Kansas City.

All this reaction is following the result of the presidential elections that were held in Venezuela last Sunday, July 28. It was a special day for all Venezuelans, especially for those who are outside their native country.

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