Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras tossed for a 2nd straight game as benches clear against Nationals
Summary
Willson Contreras, the Boston Red Sox first baseman, was ejected for the second game in a row after throwing his helmet at Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli during a tense moment in their game on June 30, 2026. The incident began after Cavalli struck out Contreras and shouted at him, which led to both teams leaving their benches and several ejections.Key Facts
- The game was between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals in Boston on June 30, 2026.
- Willson Contreras was ejected for a second straight game after throwing his helmet at pitcher Cade Cavalli.
- The conflict started when Cavalli struck out Contreras and shouted at him as Contreras returned to the dugout.
- Cavalli reportedly said "Sit down, boy" to Contreras, a phrase with a racially sensitive history in the U.S.
- Contreras did not confirm if he saw a racial meaning in the words and said he would let Major League Baseball investigate.
- The altercation led to both dugouts clearing, and ejections included Contreras, Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy, outfielder Nate Eaton, and Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas.
- Contreras had hit a three-run home run the day before and apologized for an earlier bat flip celebration.
- The Nationals won the game 8-1, and Cavalli remained in the game despite the altercation.
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