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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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📍 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 40d ago, after coverage quieted.

Where it stands

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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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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Nationals Willson Contreras Fenway Benches Nats-Red Sox Red Sox's Willson Contreras Throws Helmet Nationals Cade Cavalli During Fight Contreras-Cavalli

Topics

Red Sox Washington Nationals Willson Contreras Cade Cavalli MLB Fenway Park

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