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

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.

The Boston Red Sox are going to be missing Willson Contreras over the next week.

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

Days after the benches-clearing brawl between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball announced punishments for players involved. Per

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

Dos jugadores de equipos rivales fueron suspendidos por una semana tras protagonizar una pelea durante un partido en Fenway Park.Otros dos jugadores y un mánager también enfrentan…