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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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.
Coverage (6)
- Nats’ Cade Cavalli apologizes for telling Willson Contreras to ‘sit down, boy’ NBC News · 8h ago
- Nationals’ Cade Cavalli regrets choice of words that enraged the Red Sox’ Willson Contreras: ‘I’m extremely torn up’ The Boston Globe · 8h ago
- Nationals' Cade Cavalli sorry for remark to Willson Contreras ESPN · 8h ago
- Nationals’ Cade Cavalli apologizes for telling Willson Contreras to ‘sit down, boy’ Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
- 'It'll never happen again': Cavalli, GM Toboni address comments, brawl MLB.com · 8h ago
- Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologizes for calling Willson Contreras 'boy' after strikeout: 'It'll never happen again' Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
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