Cora, Commissioner's Trophy struck by beer cans during World Series parade

Wednesday was a day of celebration in Boston, as the World Series champion Red Sox were feted at the championship parade attended by thousands of fans.

Unfortunately, the festivities took an ugly turn when some fans began tossing full cans of beer at the participants, injuring members of the team and their families as well as media aboard the floats.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora was among those struck by a can, leading to the arrest of 19-year-old Patrick Connolly on three charges, including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Connolly, who allegedly told police he didn't mean to hit the manager, reportedly pleaded not guilty and was released with orders to stay away from Cora, according to a police report obtained by Travis Andersen, John Hilliard, Jaclyn Reiss, and Allison Hagan of the Boston Globe.

Cora was not seriously injured, law enforcement sources told the Globe.

In addition to the Cora incident, the duck boat featuring Gold Glove outfielder Mookie Betts and hitting coach Tim Hyers was apparently a heavy target for beer and other bottles of alcohol. Boston Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld, who was aboard the float, reported that Hyers' wife was struck in the stomach by a can and Red Sox team photographer Billie Weiss had a swollen head after being hit earlier in the parade. Grossfeld said he was also hit by multiple objects, and Betts had to shield himself from further damage.

"This definitely has got to stop," Betts said, according to Grossfeld.

NESN reporter Guerin Austin tweeted she was also bruised after getting hit during the celebrations:

A thrown beer can also struck the Commissioner's Trophy and damaged the award.

A Red Sox spokesperson told the Globe that the trophy suffered "minimal damage that's easily repaired."