Pitcher Suspended After Shouting 'Sit Down, Boy' at Red Sox Star
Summary
Major League Baseball suspended four players after a benches-clearing incident during a game between the Washington Nationals and the Boston Red Sox. Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli was suspended for seven games for shouting "sit down, boy" at Red Sox player Willson Contreras, who was also suspended for seven games.Key Facts
- Cade Cavalli, a pitcher for the Washington Nationals, was suspended for seven games.
- Willson Contreras, a player for the Boston Red Sox, was also suspended for seven games.
- Two other players, Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas and Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton, received two-game suspensions each.
- The incident happened on June 30 in Boston and led to players from both teams coming onto the field.
- Cavalli shouted "sit down, boy" at Contreras after striking him out, which caused the conflict.
- Cavalli apologized, saying he did not mean any harm and was upset by how his words were understood.
- The suspensions will start on July 3 unless any player appeals, which would delay the punishment.
- Nationals management said Cavalli did not intend to cause offense and explained the phrase was something he used in friendly competition with family.
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