Red Sox' Willson Contreras Warns Brewers After Heated Incident

Contreras vows retaliation after being hit by pitch in game against his brother's team.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:02pm

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Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was hit by a pitch during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers, where his brother Willson Contreras plays. After the incident, Willson Contreras warned the Brewers that if he gets hit by a pitch again, he will 'take one of them out' as a message.

Why it matters

Beanballs and retaliation are a sensitive topic in baseball, as they can lead to escalating tensions, bench-clearing brawls, and player suspensions. Willson Contreras' comments suggest the rivalry between the Red Sox and Brewers is heating up, which could make future matchups more contentious.

The details

During Monday night's game between the Red Sox and Brewers, Willson Contreras was hit by a pitch, which he felt was intentional. After the game, Contreras told reporters that he is tired of players saying they didn't mean to hit him, and that next time he gets hit, he will 'take one of them out' as a message.

  • The incident occurred during Monday night's game between the Red Sox and Brewers.

The players

Willson Contreras

Boston Red Sox first baseman who was hit by a pitch during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers, where his brother plays.

Milwaukee Brewers

The opposing team that Willson Contreras' Red Sox were playing when the incident occurred.

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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 a message.”

— Willson Contreras, Boston Red Sox First Baseman

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and rivalries in Major League Baseball, where players are willing to retaliate against perceived intentional beanballs. The Red Sox and Brewers may need to closely monitor their future matchups to prevent the situation from escalating further.