{"id":1994,"date":"2026-06-05T09:03:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T09:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=1994"},"modified":"2026-06-05T09:03:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T09:03:28","slug":"fair-or-foul-red-sox-third-base-coach-chad-epperson-was-within-rules-stepping-onto-field-during-live-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=1994","title":{"rendered":"Fair or foul, Red Sox third base coach Chad Epperson was within rules stepping onto field during live play"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The dimensions of Fenway Park make it equal parts cozy and quirky. The quirks create scenarios like the one that Red Sox interim third base coach Chad Epperson<\/b> was in Wednesday night in the first inning of Sox\u2019 8-1 win over the Orioles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read more \u2018I\u2019m just having a bad season\u2019: Brayan Bello\u2019s struggles as a starter made it impossible to stay in Red Sox rotation<\/a><\/p>\n

With Wilyer Abreu<\/b> on first, Willson Contreras<\/b> hit a sharp ground ball down the third-base line that rolled into the left-field corner.<\/span><\/p>\n

The issue?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Because the grandstand hugs the left-field line, it\u2019s impossible for Epperson to see that corner from the third-base coach\u2019s box.<\/span><\/p>\n

Epperson\u2019s solution?<\/span><\/p>\n

Dart into the infield to get a clean view of the ball, and how long it was taking Orioles left fielder Taylor Ward<\/b> to track it down, then quickly signal to Abreu to make the turn at third and try to score.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related: <\/span><\/span>Brayan Bello\u2019s struggles as a starter made it impossible to stay in Red Sox rotation<\/div>\n

The only condition?<\/span><\/p>\n

Enter the field of play without making himself a part of the play.<\/span><\/p>\n

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