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Willson Contreras exits Red Sox game after taking pitch to head

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Willson Contreras exits Red Sox game after taking pitch to head
Summary

Willson Contreras left the game for the Boston Red Sox against the Los Angeles Dodgers after a fastball struck him in the head during the third inning. Contreras was at the plate with two runners on base when he took a 95 mph pitch from Will Klein. Though he did not fall, medical personnel checked on him immediately following the hit. Contreras had one at-bat prior, striking out in the first inning. After the inning ended, he was substituted out for Anthony Seigler, with Nick Sogard taking over at first base. Contreras will be monitored for concussion symptoms.

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  • •Contreras hit in the head by a 95 mph pitch in the third inning
  • •He walked to first base after the incident before being checked by medical staff
  • •Contreras had previously struck out in the first inning
  • •He was replaced by Anthony Seigler after the third inning
  • •Red Sox lead the Dodgers 3-0 at the time of the injury
Latest Updates
  • 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras back in lineup for series finale against Dodgers
  • 2:29 AMESPN MLB — Red Sox hold out Contreras after concussion tests
  • 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox All-Star Willson Contreras held out against the Dodgers while being tested for concussion
  • 5:58 AMESPN MLB — Boston's Contreras exits after fastball clips helmet
  • 4:37 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox All-Star Willson Contreras exits after 95-mph pitch clips his helmet
  • 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Willson Contreras leaves Red Sox game after getting hit in head with 95 mph pitch
  • 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox’s Willson Contreras exits Dodgers game after scary HBP
What they're saying
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First baseman Willson Contreras was back in the lineup for the Boston Red Sox against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night after clearing concussion protocol. Contreras was struck by a fastball on the side of the helmet in the third inning of the Red Sox’s win over the Dodgers on Friday night. Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Contreras passed the remaining steps needed to return to action after being held out of a 3-2 victory on Saturday night.

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The Boston Red Sox are holding out All-Star Willson Contreras in Saturday night's game at the Los Angeles Dodgers as he undergoes concussion testing. Contreras was hit by a pitch on the side of the helmet in the third inning of the Red Sox’s 9-4 victory over the Dodgers on Friday night. Contreras was struck by a 95-mph fastball from reliever Will Klein.

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Boston Red Sox All-Star Willson Contreras left the game after being hit on the side of his helmet by a pitch in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. Contreras was struck by a 95-mph fastball from reliever Will Klein. Contreras left the game for precautionary reasons after the Red Sox finished batting.

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