WATCH: Willson Contreras clobbers opening-inning 400-foot homer

Cubs catcher Willson Contreras has now homered in three consecutive games played for the first time in his career.

by Cole Little - Senior Writer - Sat Apr 17 14:47:30 GMT-04:00 2021

CHICAGO — Homering for the second game in a row, Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went yard on Saturday. Contreras sent a 400-foot solo jack to the opposite field, with the 400-footer carrying out to right-center at Wrigley Field.

The dinger gave Contreras his third homer in his past three starts. Atlanta Braves starter Huascar Ynoa gave up the solo shot on an 84-mph slider. Leaving the bat at 104.6 mph and 31 degrees, Contreras' fourth long ball of the season gave the Cubs a 1-0 lead over the Braves in the first inning.

OK fine, sometimes @WContreras40 starts it. @BinnysBev pic.twitter.com/0aZnliHuMs
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 17, 2021

#Braves 0 @ #Cubs 1 [B1-1o]:

Willson Contreras homers (4): fly ball to RCF (solo)

Hit: 400ft, 104.6mph, 31°??, OPPO??

Pitch: 84mph Slider (RHP Huascar Ynoa, 2)
— Home Run Tracker (@DingerTracker) April 17, 2021