Willson Contreras Reacts To Red Sox's 'Needed' Win Over Brewers

The Boston Red Sox earned a 5-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:48pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes, capturing the dynamic energy and movement of the sport.Willson Contreras' steady play helps the Red Sox find their footing after a rocky start to the season.Boston Today

Willson Contreras, the veteran catcher acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the St. Louis Cardinals this offseason, reflected on the team's 5-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Contreras, who went 1-for-4 with a walk, emphasized that the win and series victory were much needed for the Red Sox, who improved to 4-8 on the season. He praised the performance of teammate Sonny Gray, who tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings, and expressed confidence that the team can build on this success as they head out on the road to face Contreras' former team, the Cardinals.

Why it matters

The Red Sox have struggled to start the season, going just 3-8 in their first 11 games. This win over the Brewers, a fellow playoff contender, could provide a much-needed boost of momentum as the team looks to turn things around and get back into the postseason race.

The details

Contreras, who has reached base in 11 of 12 games this season, said he's not trying to be a hero but rather focusing on having good at-bats and being patient. He also praised the performance of teammate Sonny Gray, who worked 6 1/3 scoreless innings to help keep the bullpen fresh. Contreras will face his former team, the Cardinals, when the Red Sox begin a three-game series in St. Louis on Friday.

  • The Red Sox earned the 5-0 victory over the Brewers on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Willson Contreras

A 33-year-old catcher acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the St. Louis Cardinals this offseason. He went 1-for-4 with a walk in Wednesday's win over the Brewers.

Sonny Gray

The Red Sox starting pitcher who tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings against the Brewers, helping to keep the bullpen fresh.

Wilyer Abreu

The Red Sox cleanup hitter who batted behind Contreras on Wednesday.

William Contreras

Willson Contreras' younger brother, who is a catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.

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What they’re saying

“We needed this. We needed this win. We needed this series win. We came out last night to play ball. We won last night; we won today. Hopefully we carry this winning streak into the road trip.”

— Willson Contreras, Red Sox Catcher

“I'm not trying to be a hero. I'm just trying to have good at-bats and be patient whenever I have to be.”

— Willson Contreras, Red Sox Catcher

“It was his best game today yet, and we won. I think he did an amazing job keeping the bullpen fresh as well, and we played great defense behind him.”

— Willson Contreras, Red Sox Catcher

What’s next

The Red Sox will begin a three-game series against Willson Contreras' former team, the St. Louis Cardinals, on Friday.

The takeaway

This win over a fellow playoff contender in the Brewers could provide a much-needed boost of momentum for the struggling Red Sox as they look to turn their season around. Contreras' leadership and production, along with strong pitching performances like Sonny Gray's, will be key as Boston tries to climb back into the postseason race.