Red Sox's Willson Contreras Throws Helmet at Nationals' Cade Cavalli During Fight on Video
A brawl broke out at Fenway Park after Red Sox player Willson Contreras threw his helmet at Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli.
📍 Where it landed
Willson Contreras, Cade Cavalli, and Mikolas were suspended following a benches-clearing brawl between the Red Sox and Nationals. Contreras, Cavalli, and Mikolas all appealed their respective suspensions.
Epilogue added 85d ago, after coverage quieted.
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- Primary Driver: A brawl broke out at Fenway Park after Red Sox player Willson Contreras threw his helmet at Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli.
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Benches cleared during a game between the Red Sox and the Nationals following a heated exchange between Willson Contreras and Cade Cavalli. The incident occurred in the fourth inning after Contreras struck out, leading him to charge the mound and throw his helmet at Cavalli.
Coverage from MLB.com, ESPN, and MassLive emphasizes the physical nature of the fight and the subsequent ejection of Contreras. The Boston Globe notes that this is the second consecutive night Contreras has been ejected from a game.
Reports from Boston.com indicate the Red Sox lost the game 8-1, ending a five-game winning streak. Coverage does not yet specify league disciplinary actions following the brawl.
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The reporting (20)
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Red Sox’ Willson Contreras suspended 7 games for brawl with Nationals MassLive · 89d ago broke it first
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What caused the Red Sox-Nationals brawl? Willson Contreras, Cade Cavalli explain their sides MassLive · 90d ago broke it first
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Red Sox, Nationals brawl as Willson Contreras charges mound, throws helmet at Cade Cavalli MassLive · 90d ago broke it first
Answered
Who was involved in the fight?
The primary exchange involved Willson Contreras of the Red Sox and Cade Cavalli of the Nationals.
Where did the incident take place?
The brawl occurred at Fenway Park during the fourth inning of the game.
What happened to Willson Contreras?
Contreras was ejected from the game, marking his second straight night being removed from play.
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