Willson Contreras bat flip after Venezuela earthquake leads to ejection

Willson Contreras delivered a solo home run for the Boston Red Sox against the Washington Nationals, giving his team an early lead. After the swing, he reflected on the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, raising his bat in an emotional flip that was captured by the stadium cameras.

Umpires deemed the gesture a violation of conduct, issuing a red card and ejecting Contreras, who left the field amid applause from fans aware of his personal connection to the disaster.