Cade Cavalli blames Willson Contreras' brush by in Nationals-Red Sox dustup; Sox say Cavalli yelled 'Sit down, boy' at Contreras
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Key Points:
- Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli struck out Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras on Tuesday, leading to a bench-clearing brawl and multiple ejections during the game at Fenway Park.
- The altercation began after Cavalli made a comment following the strikeout, which escalated when Contreras threw his helmet into the pile of players; Contreras, Red Sox pitcher Nate Eaton, interim manager Chad Tracy, and Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas were ejected.
- Cavalli pitched an outstanding game, allowing only one hit with 13 strikeouts over seven innings, leading the Nationals to an 8-1 victory over the Red Sox.
- Cavalli stated he was bothered by Contreras brushing past him earlier in the game, while Contreras and manager Tracy claimed Contreras apologized for the brush, a claim Cavalli denied.
- Tracy criticized Cavalli's use of the phrase "Sit down, boy," suggesting it escalated the incident and expressed surprise that Cavalli was not ejected.
