Red Sox’ Willson Contreras and Nats’ Cade Cavalli each get 7-game bans after fight

Major League Baseball issued 7-game suspensions to Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras and Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli following a benches-clearing incident. The conflict started when Cavalli shouted at Contreras after striking him out. Contreras then threw his helmet and approached the mound, resulting in both dugouts emptying. MLB imposed these stiff penalties on Tuesday night after the confrontation between Boston and Washington, ensuring both players face significant disciplinary action for their roles in the fight.