Brewers William Contreras Scores Five Hits in 16-9 Win Over Nationals

William Contreras has been a key offensive force for the Milwaukee Brewers, recently delivering a historic performance with five hits, including a home run and a double, in a 16-9 rout of the Washington Nationals. Contreras is currently in a hot streak, hitting .311/.351/.472 over the past 25 games and going 12-for-19 with three homers in his last four games, significantly boosting his slugging percentage. The Brewers' offense exploded with a season-high 25 hits in that game, marking one of the best offensive outputs in franchise history, with all nine starters contributing hits and runs. The team has benefited from recent acquisitions like Danny Jansen, who has helped give Contreras more rest, and Blake Perkins, who hit two home runs in the same game. Despite Contreras' strong recent performances, his overall season stats reflect steady production, with a batting average around .261 to .304 and over 100 hits. Contreras' timely hitting and the Brewers' offensive depth have bolstered their playoff chances as the season progresses.