Red Sox Manager, Trophy Hit by Beer Cans at Parade
Boston police said six people were arrested on parade-related charges
By Marc Fortier and Malcolm Johnson ••
A 19-year-old Cape Cod resident was arrested after a beer can was thrown at Red Sox manager Alex Cora during the parade celebrating the team’s World Series championship.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora, one of the team's championship trophies and a bystander were hit by errant beer cans thrown during the team's victory lap through downtown Boston.
Boston police said they arrested a Massachusetts teen on Boylston Street after they saw him throw an unopened can of beer at one of the duck boats, striking an adult male party on board. Red Sox manager Alex Cora is named in court records as the person who was hit.
Patrick Connolly, 19, of Sandwich, is charged with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon, being a minor in possession of liquor and disorderly conduct. He was arraigned Wednesday and released on personal recognizance.
Cora, whose daughter was next to him on the boat, pointed out Connolly. Detectives said they found him with a beer can in his hand.
"I love Cora. I didn't mean to hit him," Connolly told officers who asked him why he threw the beer, according to a police report.
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Patrick Connolly, 19, of Sandwich, Massachusetts, is charged with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon and disorderly conduct.
Another fan reportedly tossed a full can of beer at one of the boats, and it struck and slightly damaged a World Series trophy.
A photo of the damaged World Series trophy after it was hit by a beer during Wednesday's parade.
Video from the parade showed beer cans being tossed to several Red Sox players riding in the parade on duck boats, including pitchers Matt Barnes, Joe Kelly and Craig Kimbrel and outfielder Mookie Betts.
Barnes could be seen catching a beer, while Betts was seen dropping one. Several people on duck boats, including catcher Blake Swihart, were observed opening beers and spraying them on the crowd.
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A Boston Red Sox staff member, left, tries to keep a tossed beer can from hitting Mookie Betts during a parade to celebrate the team's World Series championship over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
Nineteen-year-old Niamh Delaney of Yarmouth was also hit with a beer can at the parade. The Westfield State University student got three stitches after a beer can hit her on the nose.
In addition to Connolly, Boston police said five others were arrested during the parade on a variety of charges.
A 17-year-old male from Somerville was arrested on firearm and drug charges.
Ben Carbonneau, 20, of New Hampshire, was charged with drinking in public.
Nicholas San Antonio, 19, of Rhode Island, was charged with being a minor in possession of alcohol.
Aliza Hacking, 19, and Santina Vanasse, 19, both of Boston, were charged with disturbing the peace.
Red Sox spokeswoman Zineb Curran declined to comment, other than to say the incidents were unfortunate but didn't appear intentional.
She said the World Series trophy will be easily repaired.
Mayor Marty Walsh had urged residents before the World Series to be respectful, saying "The Red Sox catch phrase this season is 'Do damage' — that's for the players on the field, not the fans in the streets." He said this week that public drinking would not be tolerated during the parade.
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Boston Red Sox's J.D. Martinez waves the championship flag during a parade to celebrate the team's World Series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, left, waves the flag of Puerto Rico as coach Ramon Vazquez holds the championship trophy during a parade to celebrate the team's World Series championship over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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Boston Red Sox's Blake Swihart sprays the crowd as he passes by during a parade to celebrate the team's World Series championship over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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Boston Red Sox owner John Henry waves as David Ortiz holds one of the team's four World Series trophies during a parade to celebrate the team's World Series championship over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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Boston Red Sox fans cheer during a parade to celebrate the team's World Series championship over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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The Boston Red Sox team ride in duck boats on Tremont Street past Park Street Church during the Boston Red Sox Victory Parade on Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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The Boston Red Sox ride in duck boats on Tremont Street during the Boston Red Sox Victory Parade on Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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Duck boats depart Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox Victory Parade on Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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Boston Red Sox fans line the parade route, waiting to celebrate the team's World Series championship over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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Boston Red Sox fans stand outside Fenway Park, waiting to watch the team's parade celebrating the World Series championship over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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Fans gather before the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series parade outside of Fenway Park on Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston, Massachusetts.
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World Championship 2018 flags!
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Fans line up under the Boston Red Sox World Series banners before the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series parade outside of Fenway Park on Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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These fans are ready for Wednesday's Red Sox World Championship parade.
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Fans are celebrating in the streets ahead of Wednesday's Red Sox championship parade.
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Sox fans are ready for the big parade!
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Fans were lining the parade route well ahead of its 11 a.m. start.
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Sox fans line Boylston Street in Copley Square for a view of the parade.
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Here's a look at the duck boats ahead of Wednesday's parade.
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Another one of the duck boats, all prepped for the parade.
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One more shot of one of the duck boats that will be in Wednesday's parade.
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A Red Sox fan with a red clown nose enjoys the festivities with his vuvuzela.
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Boston Red Sox flags in Copley Square along the parade route.
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Fans await the duck boats carrying Red Sox World Series champs during Wednesday's rolling rally outside of Fenway Park.
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Fenway Park on the morning of the 2018 World Series championship parade for the Boston Red Sox.
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Rookie Red Sox manager Alex Cora celebrates team's World Series win at rolling rally.
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"Wicked Good" sign hanging in Copley Square along the Red Sox parade route.
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Scoreboard on the Green Monster reflects the team's championship status.
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Jackie Bradley, Jr. speaks to the crowd at Fenway.
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World Series MVP Steve Pearce speaks at Fenway Park
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Nathan Eovaldi, pitcher, with his son at Fenway ahead of the rolling rally.
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Mother-son duo showing off their signs along the parade route.
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Red Sox fans are all smiles as they gear up for today's World Series championship parade.
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Fans prepare for Red Sox championship parade in Downtown Boston.
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World Series star David Price celebrates during Wednesday's championship parade.
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Cutouts of the players heads sit on a wall inside of Fenway Park before the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series parade on October 31, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
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A Boston Red Sox employee places cutouts of the players heads against a wall inside of Fenway Park before the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series parade on Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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A fan waits for the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series parade outside of Fenway Park on October 31, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
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Red Sox owner John Henry waves to the crowd during Wednesday's parade.
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora aboard a duckboat during Wednesday's parade.
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World Series MVP Steve Pearce points to the crowd during Wednesday's parade.
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The real David Price and a virtual version on a duck boat during Wednesday's parade.
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A flag waves in the wind above the Red Sox World Championship parade in Boston.
Hundreds of thousands of jubilant fans skipped school and work to cheer for the team during Wednesday's parade, giving this year's Halloween a special flavor on a crisp autumn day. Many wore Red Sox gear instead of Halloween costumes.
The Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 on Sunday to bring another championship home.
