Yahoo Sports reports: Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was tossed for a second straight game on Tuesday after throwing his helmet toward Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli during a heated exchange that ended with the benches clearing on both sides and multiple ejections. Cavalli struck out Contreras looking on a full-count pitch in the top of the fourth. The veteran then yelled, "Sit down bro,” at Contreras as Contreras made his way back to the Boston dugout.
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Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras tossed for a 2nd straight game as benches clear against Nationals
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was tossed for a second straight game on Tuesday after throwing his helmet toward Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli during a heated exchange that ended with the benches clearing on both sides and multiple ejections. Cavalli struck out Contreras looking on a full-count pitch in the top of the fourth. The veteran then yelled, "Sit down bro,” at Contreras as Contreras made his way back to the Boston dugout.
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