Dodgers pitcher drills Red Sox star Willson Contreras in head, knocks him from game
A Red Sox player is in concussion protocol after being hit in the head by a pitch.
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📍 Aftermath
Willson Contreras left the game after being struck in the head by a pitch from a Dodgers pitcher. The Red Sox announced that Contreras had entered concussion protocol.
Epilogue added 33d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
A Red Sox player is in concussion protocol after being hit in the head by a pitch. Willson Contreras, the Red Sox first baseman, was struck in the head by a pitch during a game against the Dodgers. The pitch hit Contreras' helmet, forcing him to leave the game.
Contreras was placed in concussion protocol. The New York Post, Boston Herald, Yahoo Sports, ESPN and MLB.com all covered the incident. The Red Sox won the game.
Contreras' status for future games is not yet known. Contreras is a key player for the Red Sox, and his absence could impact the team's performance.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 33d ago.
Sources (5)
- Boston Red Sox Announce Willson Contreras Update After Win Against Dodgers Yahoo Sports · 35d ago
- Red Sox first baseman leaves game after being hit in head by pitch Boston Herald · 35d ago
- Contreras in concussion protocol after being hit in head by pitch MLB.com · 35d ago
- Red Sox 1B Contreras leaves game after fastball clips helmet ESPN · 35d ago
- Dodgers pitcher drills Red Sox star Willson Contreras in head, knocks him from game New York Post · 35d ago
Quick answers
What happened to Willson Contreras?
Contreras was hit in the head by a pitch during a game against the Dodgers. He was placed in concussion protocol and left the game.
Which teams were playing when Contreras was injured?
The Red Sox and the Dodgers.
What is the status of Contreras' injury?
Contreras is in concussion protocol. His status for future games is not yet known.
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