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.
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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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Quick answers
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.
Coverage (6)
- Benches clear at Fenway as things get heated after Willson Contreras strikes out MLB.com · 3h ago
- Nats-Red Sox benches clear after heated Contreras-Cavalli exchange ESPN · 3h ago
- Red Sox's Willson Contreras Throws Helmet at Nationals' Cade Cavalli During Fight on Video Bleacher Report · 3h ago
- Red Sox’ 5-game winning streak snapped in 8-1 loss to Nationals Boston.com · 4h ago
- For second straight night Red Sox’ Willson Contreras ejected as part of fourth-inning brawl The Boston Globe · 4h ago
- Red Sox, Nationals brawl as Willson Contreras charges mound, throws helmet at Cade Cavalli MassLive · 4h ago broke it first
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