Red Sox and Yankees clear benches as Willson Contreras fuels rivalry

During an ongoing game at Fenway Park, the Red Sox and Yankees had a benches-clearing incident on June 26. Willson Contreras, who already hit a home run in the game, drew attention after flipping his bat and engaging with Yankees pitcher Will Warren. Despite the fray, players from both teams remained on their sides, and no physical altercations occurred. Yankees manager Aaron Boone criticized Contreras’ behavior, suggesting it was provocative. Contreras stated that he aims to bring more intensity to the rivalry and considers such interactions part of the game.

• 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox, Yankees benches clear as Willson Contreras tries to bring ‘saltiness’ to rivalry