Watch: Rafael Ortega, Willson Contreras Add Insurance with Solo Home Runs Against Orioles

Rafael Ortega just added to the Cubs’ lead with a solo home run over the right-field wall. It was Ortega’s sixth home run of the season.

Rafael Ortega extends the lead! pic.twitter.com/5SGUj2pPs5

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 18, 2022

After a fly-out by Nick Madrigal, WIllson Contreras came up and hit his second home run of the game. The first homer was an opposite-field shot to right. This home run was nearly an upper deck shot and it’s given the Cubs a 3-0 lead heading into the bottom of the 8th.

Willson Contreras has his 11th career multi-HR game! pic.twitter.com/NAQieInsqO

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 18, 2022