Cade Cavalli’s Apology at Fenway | Washington Nationals News

**Corey** (0:00)
On July 1st, so yesterday at Fenway Park, things got heated between the Nationals and the Red Sox. Pitcher Cade Cavalli dropped some words after striking out Willson Contreras and it led to the benches clearing. Cavalli apparently yelled, sit down boy, which as you can imagine, has a lot of history and baggage attached to it. Cavalli himself addressed the situation this morning, and he seemed genuinely remorseful. He explained that he didn't entain any malice, saying it was just competitive talk that slipped out. Something he's done in casual games without thinking. But he understands now how those words can be perceived, especially by younger fans who might look up to him.
He specifically mentioned how it hurts him to think that a young black kid in DC might have seen or heard that and felt let down, changing how they see him. That's a heavy burden, and he's committed to cutting that kind of language from his vocabulary moving forward, recognizing that being a good role.
Model is more important than any game.
The team's president of baseball operations, Paul Toboni, also weighed in, emphasizing that intent isn't the whole story. He pointed out that how words are received by others is crucial, and this is a broader life lesson about empathy and understanding different. Perspectives, not just the baseball issue. Ultimately, the Nationals are planning any disciplinary action against Cavalli. It seems like the focus is on him learning from this, acknowledging the impact of his words and ensuring it doesn't happen again. This has been Washington Nationals News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.