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MLB hands Cavalli, Contreras 7-game suspensions
Key takeaways
- In addition, Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas received a five-game suspension, and Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton got a three-game ban.
- Each player was also fined an undisclosed amount.
- It wasn't immediately known if any of the players would appeal.
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Washington Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras each have been suspended seven games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl at Fenway Park on Tuesday night, Major League Baseball said Thursday.
In addition, Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas received a five-game suspension, and Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton got a three-game ban.
Each player was also fined an undisclosed amount.
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