Boston Red Sox, Willson Contreras and St. Louis Cardinals
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Using many of the antics he deployed to irritate foes while playing for the Cardinals, Willson Contreras seemed to get into the head of pitcher Andre Pallante on Sunday before hitting a homer and contributing four hits in Boston's victory at Busch Stadium.
Eric Kratz says the MLB must suspend Willson Contreras for deliberately sliding into David Hamilton on Monday night.
Willson Contreras was hit by a pitch from a Brewers pitcher for the 24th time in his career. Jaiden Tripi / BOSTON — After Monday night’s game, Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras, who wore his 24th career hit-by-pitch by Milwaukee,
Instant reactions as the Red Sox (6-9) score early and often to beat the Cardinals, 7-2, in the rubber game of a three-game series to open the second road trip of 2026.
Willson Contreras made sure this series ended on his terms. Facing his former team, Contreras powered the Red Sox to a 9-3 win over the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium, finishing a series-clinching victory with four hits and three RBIs.