Cade Cavalli’s Apology After Game Incident | Washington Nationals News

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On July 2nd, so, during a game between the Red Sox and the Nationals, things got heated.
Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras got tossed after a confrontation with Nationals pitcher, Cade Cavalli. It was a whole benches clearing situation, and after the dust settled, Cavalli actually came out and apologized for his part in starting it. Cavalli expressed some serious regret, saying he couldn't sleep over it. He specifically mentioned how it would affect young black fans who look up to him, and that thought really bothered him. He realized the historical weight behind the words he used, even though he insists it wasn't his intention to bring race into it. He explained that he and Contreras are both competitors, and he hopes Contreras hears his apology and understands the intent wasn't malicious. Cavalli wants to make sure Contreras knows it wasn't about race, and he believes Contreras probably already gets that. The situation is still developing, and it's unclear if Contreras and Cavalli have spoken directly since the incident. The Red Sox are trying to move past their loss to Washington and focus on their next games.
It's a tough reminder of how words can carry so much more weight than we sometimes realize, especially in the public eye. We'll have to see how this plays out between the two players.
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