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Red Sox's Contreras Plans to 'Take Out' Brewers Pitcher if Hit Again

  • On Monday, Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was hit on the hand by a pitch from Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff in the third inning, sparking a heated confrontation.
  • Contreras spent a decade in the National League Central with the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals, facing Milwaukee frequently; the Brewers have hit him 24 times in his career, 10 more than any other team.
  • "They're going there with a purpose," Contreras said after Boston's 8-6 loss, warning he would "take one of them out" if hit again and claiming the plunkings are intentional.
  • Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff dismissed the accusations, stating, "He's trying to get his side fired up," while teammate Christian Yelich said the tensions are "nothing new" after 10 years.
  • The teams have two games remaining in their three-game series; Contreras reached base five times Monday and hit a solo home run, admitting, "Sometimes when I play angry, I play better.
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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Monday, April 6, 2026.
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