One day after a scuffle between the Nationals and Red Sox, Cavalli expressed regret and said "there was no ill intention" behind his words

The confrontation in Boston came in the fourth inning, after Cavalli struck out Contreras.

Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologized Wednesday for shouting “sit down, boy” at Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras while instigating a benches’ clearing…

Cavalli said he meant no ill intent and that “my heart hurt” knowing Black children could perceive the comment “in a way that wasn’t intended.”

If MLB does nothing, it will just add to the growing trend of people saying outrageous things without repercussion.

One day after a scuffle between the Nationals and Red Sox, Cavalli expressed regret and said "there was no ill intention" behind his words

On Tuesday, after striking out against Cavalli, Contreras charged the mound and threw his helmet after Cavalli yelled, "sit down, boy."

Red Sox catcher Willson Contreras was also handed a seven-game suspension for his role in a benches-clearing incident during a game this week

Cavalli can use this moment to connect with the diverse community that supports him and the Washington Nationals.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras offered an emotional apology for his involvement in a pair of bench-clearing incidents against the New York Yankees and Washington…