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Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologizes for calling Willson Contreras 'boy' after strikeout: 'It'll never happen again'

Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli has apologized after using the term 'boy' toward Red Sox player Willson Contreras during a game.

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📍 How it ended

Cade Cavalli apologized for telling Willson Contreras to "sit down, boy" during a game between the Nationals and Red Sox. MLB issued suspensions and discipline to Cavalli, Contreras, and two others following a brawl.

Cavalli stated that the incident would never happen again.

Epilogue added 15d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli issued an apology for telling Red Sox player Willson Contreras to "sit down, boy" following a strikeout. Cavalli stated he is "extremely torn up" by his choice of words and promised the incident will not happen again.

Coverage from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, The Boston Globe, and MLB.com emphasizes the fallout of the remark and the subsequent reaction from Contreras. The reports highlight that both Cavalli and GM Toboni have addressed the comments.

Attention is now focused on the aftermath of the interaction, as MLB.com reports that both the comments and a brawl have been addressed by team leadership.

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Quick answers

What specifically did Cade Cavalli say to Willson Contreras?

According to Yahoo Sports, Cavalli told Contreras to "sit down, boy" after a strikeout.

How did Cavalli respond to the incident?

Cavalli apologized, stating he is "extremely torn up" and that it "will never happen again."

Who else from the Nationals organization addressed the situation?

MLB.com reports that GM Toboni also addressed the comments and a brawl.

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Cade Cavalli Willson Contreras Washington Nationals Boston Red Sox MLB

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