Contreras, Brewers Clash at Fenway

0:00On April 7th, tensions bowled over at Fenway Park Monday night between the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers. Red Sox's first baseman Wilson Contreras got plunked by a sinker from Brewer's starter, Brandon Woodruff, in the third inning. Replay confirmed it as the game's only hit by pitch. Contreras, a 33-year-old veteran, has now been hit 24 times by Brewer's pitchers over his career, and he's fed up. Earlier in that same game, Contreras cranked up the heat with a hard slide into second that ripped the uniform off Brewer's infielder David Hamilton. That set the tone before the pitch even came. Despite the drama, Contreras balled out, going three for three with a homer, a double, two RBIs, a walk, and reaching base five times, including the hit by pitch. Fans and players felt the frustration, loud and clear after Contreras vented post-game. He basically said the excuses from Brewer's pitchers about not meaning to hit him are wearing thin, and next time he'll respond by taking someone out.

1:02It's adding fuel to a budding rivalry marked by these repeated clashes. The game ended with Milwaukee winning eight to six, boosting their record to eight wins and two losses. Boston slipped to two in eight in this rocky 2026 start, piling on the pressure early. With emotions still running hot, the series rolls into game two Tuesday, and Ums will have eyes peeled on Woodruff and Contreras to keep things from. Exploding further, stay locked in with Milwaukee Brewer's news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Cory with the story.