Brawl results in ejections during Nationals-Red Sox game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
A brawl broke out during the fourth inning of the game between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox on July 1. Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was involved after a verbal exchange with Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli. Contreras charged at the Nationals' dugout, hitting first baseman Andrés Chaparro in the process. Miles Mikolas and Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton got into a scuffle as well. Contreras, Eaton, Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy, and Mikolas were all ejected from the game. This incident marks Contreras' twelfth career ejection, continuing a tumultuous streak.
- •Brawl occurred in the fourth inning of the game.
- •Cade Cavalli struck out Willson Contreras to initiate the conflict.
- •Miles Mikolas is ejected for throwing a punch.
- •Contreras has now been ejected in consecutive games.
- •Ejections could affect team dynamics moving forward.
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Miles Mikolas Among Players Ejected in Nationals - Red Sox Brawl
"Multiple players were ejected on Tuesday night following a brawl between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox
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