Willson Contreras exits Red Sox game after taking pitch to head
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 5:14 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
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.
- •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
- 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
"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.
"Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was struck on the side of his helmet by a 95 mph fastball in the third inning of Friday night's game against the Dodgers and left for precautionary reasons.
"A scary moment unfolded for the Red Sox on Friday night as star slugger Willson Contreras took a fastball straight to the head.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBAug 1, 2026, 5:58 AMBoston's Contreras exits after fastball clips helmet
Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was struck on the side of his helmet by a 95 mph fastball in the third inning of Friday night's game against the Dodgers and left for precautionary reasons.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 4:37 AMRed Sox All-Star Willson Contreras exits after 95-mph pitch clips his helmet
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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 4:21 AMWillson Contreras leaves Red Sox game after getting hit in head with 95 mph pitch
Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras left Friday's game minutes after getting hit in the helmet with a 95 mph fastball.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 3:30 AMRed Sox’s Willson Contreras exits Dodgers game after scary HBP
A scary moment unfolded for the Red Sox on Friday night as star slugger Willson Contreras took a fastball straight to the head.
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