Red Sox coach runs onto field to wave runner home during game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:47 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
During a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 4, 2026, Red Sox third-base coach Chad Epperson ran onto the field to signal Wilyer Abreu to advance home. Abreu scored following a ball hit by Willson Contreras. The play was challenged by the Orioles and overturned, with Abreu ultimately ruled out. Red Sox interim manager Crad Tracy defended Epperson's actions, claiming they were permissible under Rule 5.03(c). Despite the controversy, the incident had no impact on the outcome as the Red Sox won 8-1.
- •Red Sox faced the Orioles on June 4, 2026.
- •Chad Epperson waved Wilyer Abreu home during a play.
- •The play was challenged and resulted in Abreu being ruled out.
- •Epperson's actions led to discussions on Rule 5.03(c).
- •Red Sox won the game 8-1 after a strong fifth inning.
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox third-base coach runs onto field to wave runner home: 'I don't even know if you can do that'
"Chad Epperson used an unusual tactic to get a better look at a ball in play.
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