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Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras tossed for a 2nd straight game as benches clear against Nationals
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· July 1, 2026
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Key points Further details about the incident are available from KPRC 2 in Houston, which reported on the events that unfolded during the game. A heated exchange occurred during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals.
A heated exchange occurred during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals. Boston's first baseman, Willson Contreras, was involved in the incident and was ejected from the game. This is the second straight game in which Contreras has been tossed.
The incident started when Contreras was struck out by Washington pitcher Cade Cavalli. Contreras reacted by throwing his helmet toward Cavalli, leading to a heated exchange. The situation escalated, resulting in the benches clearing and multiple ejections.
Further details about the incident are available from KPRC 2 in Houston, which reported on the events that unfolded during the game.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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