Benches clear in Red Sox vs. Nationals game as Willson Contreras charges mound, throws helmet at Cade Cavalli

A benches-clearing incident occurred during a Red Sox vs. Nationals game when catcher Willson Contreras charged the mound and threw his helmet at pitcher Cade Cavalli. The confrontation was triggered in the fourth inning after Cavalli yelled toward Contreras following a strikeout. Both benches emptied as a result of the altercation between the two players.