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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.

By · Published August 3, 2026  00:45 UTC · Updated August 3, 2026  12:43 UTC

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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 78d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: A Red Sox player is in concussion protocol after being hit in the head by a pitch.
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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.

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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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