Contreras Warns Brewers After Getting Hit Again: 'Take One of Them Out'

Red Sox star vows retaliation after 24th hit-by-pitch against Milwaukee.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:40am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of color and form representing the confrontation between players on the field.A tense confrontation between two rival baseball teams is captured in a cubist, fragmented style, reflecting the escalating tensions on the field.Boston Today

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was hit by a pitch from Milwaukee Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff during Monday's game, marking the 24th time Contreras has been hit by the Brewers. Contreras was furious, telling reporters 'If they hit me again, I'm going to take one of them out.' The incident sparked tensions between the two players, with Contreras and Woodruff exchanging words as Contreras went to first base. Contreras also made a hard slide into second base that required attention from a Brewers trainer.

Why it matters

Contreras has a long history of being hit by pitches from the Brewers, which has clearly frustrated the Red Sox star. His vow of retaliation raises concerns about potential on-field incidents and escalating tensions between the two teams.

The details

In the third inning, Woodruff hit Contreras on the fingers with a pitch, sparking the confrontation. Contreras told reporters 'They always say 'I'm not trying to hit you.' That gets old. So next time they hit me again, I'm going to take one of them out.' Later, Contreras made a hard slide into second base that required attention from a Brewers trainer, further escalating the tensions.

  • Contreras was hit by a pitch from Woodruff in the third inning of Monday's game.
  • This was the 24th time Contreras has been hit by a pitch from the Brewers.

The players

Willson Contreras

Boston Red Sox first baseman who has a history of being hit by pitches from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Brandon Woodruff

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher who hit Contreras with a pitch in Monday's game, the sixth time he has done so.

William Contreras

Milwaukee Brewers catcher and the brother of Willson Contreras.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“'They always say 'I'm not trying to hit you.' That gets old. So next time they hit me again, I'm going to take one of them out. That's the message. That's the message.'”

— Willson Contreras, Boston Red Sox First Baseman

What’s next

The league and umpires will likely be monitoring the situation closely to prevent any further escalation or retaliation between the two teams.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the growing tensions and animosity between the Red Sox and Brewers, with Willson Contreras clearly fed up with being hit by pitches from Milwaukee. The threat of retaliation raises concerns about player safety and the potential for on-field incidents in future matchups between these two teams.