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Watch Willson Contreras Get Ejected in Video as Red Sox Star Taps Helmet After Strikeout

Red Sox star Willson Contreras experienced a volatile game against the Nationals, featuring a three-run homer and a subsequent ejection.

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📍 The outcome

Willson Contreras was ejected by umpire Nic Lentz after tapping his helmet following a strikeout. Despite the ejection, Contreras hit a three-run home run as the Red Sox defeated the Nationals 6-3.

This victory extended Boston's win streak to five games.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

The story so far

Willson Contreras hit a three-run home run in the first inning to help the Red Sox defeat the Nationals 6-3. Shortly after the home run, Contreras was ejected by an umpire in the second inning.

Coverage from Fox News, The Boston Globe, and MLB.com highlights Contreras' emotional state during the game, including weeping for earthquake-hit Venezuela. Bleacher Report provided video of the ejection, which followed a strikeout where the player tapped his helmet.

Further reports may detail the specific interaction with the umpire that led to the ejection or the impact of the win on the Red Sox's standing.

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The obvious questions

What did Willson Contreras do during the game?

He hit a three-run home run in the first inning and was later ejected in the second inning.

Why was Contreras emotional during the match?

According to Fox News, he wept for earthquake-hit Venezuela after hitting his home run.

What was the final score of the game?

The Red Sox beat the Nationals 6-3.

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