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.”

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…