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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Maddie Lee

Cubs’ Willson Contreras embraces villain role in emotional return to Wrigley Field

St. Louis Cardinals’ Willson Contreras encourages the crowds boos and applause as he watches his hit off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman during the second inning of a baseball game on Monday, May 8, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photos)

Willson Contreras let the grin spread across his face. There was pure delight in that look, plus a glint of mischief. It was an expression Cubs fans had rallied behind when Contreras wore blue pinstripes.

Would any part of you embrace being the villain in the Cubs-Cardinals rivalry now?

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