Cade Cavalli apologizes for 'sit down, boy' remark to Willson Contreras
Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli says sorry after shouting a controversial phrase at Red Sox first baseman during a benches‑clearing brawl.
Cade Cavalli, the Washington Nationals’ right‑hander, issued a public apology after directing the phrase "sit down, boy" at first baseman Willson Contreras during a benches‑clearing incident that erupted in a recent Nationals‑Red Sox matchup. The exchange came amid a heated collision between the two teams, with both benches emptied and players scrambling to the field. Cavalli’s words were captured on camera and quickly circulated across social media, sparking backlash from fans, teammates, and league officials.
