Brotherly love took center stage in Boston as William and Willson Contreras found themselves on opposite sides of the diamond — and briefly, on the same basepath. The Brewers catcher wasted no time reaching with a first-inning single, sharing a quick, heartfelt hug with his brother at first base in a rare mid-game family moment. But the warmth didn’t last. By the third inning, tensions flared when Willson was grazed by a pitch from Brandon Woodruff — the sixth time Woodruff has hit him, though Willson would definitely tell you he’s not keeping track. Willson jawed at Brewers manager Pat Murphy, forcing William to step in as peacemaker. Moments later, the intensity boiled over again as Willson slid hard into second, tearing David Hamilton’s pant leg in a takeout attempt that perfectly captured the chaotic blend of family, competition, and old grudges.
*** Now chatting in #BrewersRedSox ***
*** WillyBeContreras has entered the chat ***
WillyBeContreras: brooo first inning, i got a single
look who’s at first base
mi hermano!
*** WillSonAlsoRises has entered the chat ***
WillSonAlsoRises: WILLYYYY
what is this, family reunion??
/hugs at first base
okay now i get you out next time
WillyBeContreras: you wish, chico
/crowd melts from wholesomeness
WoodyWoodruff: alright, here we go
just gonna work inside—
/thud
WillSonAlsoRises: AY!!
AGAIN??
SIX TIMES, BRANDON
I COUNT THEM LIKE MY CHILDREN
WoodyWoodruff: bro it grazed you
also it loaded the bases
why would i DO that intentionally
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MurphyLawBall: it wasn’t on purpose!
we’re trying to win the game here!
WillSonAlsoRises: DON’T LIE TO ME, SENOR MURPHY
YOU THINK I AM BLIND??
YOU SEE MY ELBOW AND YOU SAY “TARGET PRACTICE”
MurphyLawBall: it barely touched you!
WillSonAlsoRises: IT TOUCHED MY SOUL
*** WillyBeContreras has entered again ***
WillyBeContreras: hey hey hey
hermano, tranquilo
you’re yelling at my manager
also you’re embarrassing the family group chat
WillSonAlsoRises: he hit me SIX TIMES
SIX
I HAVE A MEMORY LIKE AN ELEPHANT WITH A GRUDGE
WillyBeContreras: you got hit one time today
focus, hermano
*** Grounder to 2nd base ***
MyShotStop: easy double play ball here—
WillSonAlsoRises: NOT TODAY
I’M GOING IN HARD
/SLIDE
*** fabric ripping noises echo through fenway ***
MyShotStop: MY PANTS
HE TORE MY PANTS
WillSonAlsoRises: THAT IS CLEAN BASEBALL
VERY AGGRESSIVE, VERY LEGAL
MyShotStop: THAT’S FABRIC VIOLENCE
*** pr0FF3ss0r_F4rnsw0rth has entered the chat ***
pr0FF3ss0r_F4rnsw0rth: NOW THIS
THIS IS BASEBALL
FAMILY DRAMA, HARD SLIDES, PANTS DESTRUCTION
i am alive again
*** HEY GUYS THIS IS JI
*** JIM THOME has entered the chat ***
WORDUPTHOME: HEY GUYS THIS IS JI
JIM THOME
BROTHERS MAY FIGHT
BROTHERS MAY YELL
BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY
THEY’RE STILL FAMILY
EVEN IF ONE OF THEM IS TEARING PANTS OFF INFIELDERS
OLD JIMBO CALLS THAT “BROTHERLY LOVE WITH CLEATS”
pr0FF3ss0r_F4rnsw0rth: i call it a good start
*** MLB_NewsBot has entered the chat ***
MLB_NewsBot: UPDATE: Contreras brothers share hug, then chaos.
Willson grazed by pitch, argues, later breaks up double play with aggressive slide.
David Hamilton’s pants listed as day-to-day.
WillSonAlsoRises: I REGRET NOTHING
MyShotStop: i regret everything
*** WillSonAlsoRises has left still yelling in spanish ***
*** WoodyWoodruff has left to swear it was accidental for the sixth time ***
*** MyShotStop has left to find new pants ***
*** WillyBeContreras has left to apologize to everyone at thanksgiving ***
*** pr0FF3ss0r_F4rnsw0rth has left to slide into a couch for no reason ***
*** WORDUPTHOME has left to write “PANTS ARE TEMPORARY, FAMILY IS FOREVER” ***
