WATCH: Chicago Cubs veteran tells rookie Christopher Morel to "just breathe," rookie wins the game

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Milwaukee Brewers v Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are seeing themselves slump further down the standings. In the National League Central, they are 6.5 games behind the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers. Despite featuring some prolific bats, the Cubs are 21-29.

If the Chicago Cubs want any chance of salvaging their season, they will have to make adjustments quickly. A glimmer of hope was evident last night as a veteran catcher offered some silent yet important advice to a rookie on the team.

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Willson Contreras tells Chicago Cubs rookie Christopher Morel to "just breathe," Morel wins the game

Willson Contreras is a 30-year-old who has been with the Cubs since the 2016 season. A two-time All-Star, Contreras has risen through the ranks of seniority on the Cubs team and has proven himself to be a valuable and resourceful influence behind the plate.

In his six seasons with the Cubs, Contreras has won a World Series, hit 103 home runs, and has driven home 329 RBIs. He is known for his calm play behind the plate and ability to call a very good game.

Christopher Morel is a utility player from the Dominican Republic who is playing his first season in the MLB with the Chicago Cubs. At only 22, Morel is already making a name for himself. The youngster has already hit two home runs and six RBIs in 15 games this season.

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Cubs veteran Willson Contreras reminded rookie Christopher Morel to breathe

Morel drove in the game-winning run a few moments later

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Cubs veteran Willson Contreras reminded rookie Christopher Morel to breathe

Morel drove in the game-winning run a few moments later https://t.co/jqlBUsWaYi

"Cubs veteran Willson Contreras reminded rookie Christopher Morel to breathe. Morel drove in the game-winning run a few moments later" - @ Jomboy Media

Last night, the Chicago Cubs were locked in a 3-3 tie with the Milwaukee Brewers until the 10th inning. It was then that leadoff man Morel was due to bat. A video has emerged of Willson Contreras, who was on deck gesturing to Morel to breathe slowly.

Morel has stolen six bases this year, including a stolen base in the bottom of the first inning of this game. He has reached base in every one of his 15 games with the Cubs so far this year.

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After going down 0-2, rookie Christopher Morel was reminded by Willson Contreras to breathe.

Two pitches later, he hit a walk-off sacrifice fly.

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After going down 0-2, rookie Christopher Morel was reminded by Willson Contreras to breathe.

Two pitches later, he hit a walk-off sacrifice fly. https://t.co/KR37Rzb8a3

"After going down 0-2, rookie Christopher Morel was reminded by Willson Contreras to breathe. Two pitches later, he hit a walk-off sacrifice fly." - @ MLB

With a runner on third, Morel hit a ball into the outfield that scored runner Brian Heyward. It was the first walk-off RBI of Morel's young career, and the Cubs were able to secure an important 4-3 win over a division rival.

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