Willson Contreras addresses boos from Red Sox fans after recent struggles

Willson Contreras has responded to fans booing him during recent games, citing leg issues as a reason for his lack of hustle on the field. The Boston Red Sox first baseman has struggled this month with a batting average of.185 but managed to hit a home run on August 13. He expressed respect for the fans' right to boo and emphasized the need for the team to perform better amidst a losing streak. This was his first media appearance since facing criticism over his performance related to teammate Jarren Duran's situation. Contreras holds a.280 batting average for the season and has been a key player for the Red Sox.

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