Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologizes for calling Willson Contreras 'boy' after strikeout: 'It'll never happen again'

Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologizes for calling Willson Contreras 'boy' after strikeout: 'It'll never happen again'

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Key Points:

  • Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli used the term "boy" during an on-field altercation with Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras, leading to benches clearing and multiple ejections.
  • Contreras confronted Cavalli after being struck out, threw his helmet at him, and was ejected along with two other Red Sox members and a Nationals pitcher; Cavalli continued pitching and recorded 13 strikeouts over seven innings.
  • Cavalli apologized for his language the following day, acknowledging the term's historical and racial connotations, and pledged never to use it again; Nationals president Paul Toboni stated Cavalli was unaware of the term's negative impact but now understands.
  • MLB has not yet announced any disciplinary actions regarding the incident involving Cavalli, Contreras, or others ejected.
  • Both players are having strong seasons, with Cavalli posting a 3.69 ERA and 102 strikeouts over 90 1/3 innings, and Contreras hitting .280 with 18 home runs.

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