Contreras Warns Brewers, Tensions Rise

0:00On April 7, Boston Red Sox First Basement Wilson Contreras is firing warnings at the Milwaukee Brewers after getting plunked on the hand by pitcher. Brandon Woodruff in their 8-6 loss at Fenway Park. Contreras made it clear he's tired of the excuses, saying next time it happens, he'll take one of their guys out to send a message. He's been hit by pitches one thirty-one times in his career, with the Brewers responsible for twenty-four of those, ten more than any other. Woodruff alone has nailed him six times, building a long rivalry from Contreras' days in the National League Central with the Cubs and Cardinals. Before his off-season trade to Boston, Contreras yelled from first base after the hit by pitch, then slid hard into second on a force play, spiking shortstop David Hamilton's knee, and ripping his pants. Woodruff shrugged it off as Contreras is trying to fire up his squad, nothing new after nine years of this back and forth. Even with the drama, Contreras had a strong night, reaching base five times, including

1:02a solo homer in the ninth, where he flung his bat. His brother William, the Brewers catcher, tried calming him down after the plunk, and even challenged a close call on a pitch to Wilson, but it stood. With two games left in the series, tensions could spill over, as these teams wrap up their set, keep an eye on whether Contreras backs up that warning. That's the story for today. The Walkie Brewers News Today, driven by AI, I'm Corey with the story.