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Cardinals pitchers don't come to Willson Contreras's defense after another plunking

Fansided | July 26, 2025

Related Topics: Willson Contreras, Nicholas Pivetta, St. Louis Cardinals

Willson Contreras was hit for the fifteenth time this year, and the Cardinals' pitchers didn't defend him despite his earlier pleas.

Jul 25, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (40) is held back by San Diego Padres third baseman Jose Iglesias (7) after he was hit by a pitch from starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (not pictured) during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

In the bottom of the second inning against the San Diego Padres, St.

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