Red Sox ejected players, lose to Nationals, ending five-game winning streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 4:50 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Boston Red Sox suffered an 8-1 defeat to the Washington Nationals on July 1, ending their five-game winning streak. Willson Contreras was ejected after a confrontation with Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli, who struck out a career-high 13 batters. Starter Connelly Early exited after four scoreless innings due to left elbow discomfort, ending the team's streak of quality starts at 12. The Red Sox offense struggled, managing only a leadoff double by Anthony Seigler. An afternoon rematch is scheduled for July 2.
- •Red Sox lost 8-1 to the Nationals at Fenway Park.
- •Willson Contreras and others were ejected after a confrontation.
- •Connelly Early left the game due to left elbow discomfort.
- •Cade Cavalli achieved a career-high 13 strikeouts.
- •Red Sox will face the Nationals again on July 2.
- 4:50 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox reactions: Willson Contreras ejected, Connelly Early injured as win streak snapped at five
"The Red Sox' five-game winning streak ended with a thud Tuesday night.
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