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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers Third Base Coach Dino Ebel Explains Calculated Risk With Kris Bryant Throw, Resulting In ‘Embarrassing’ Slide For Chris Taylor On Game-Winning Run
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Dodgers Third Base Coach Dino Ebel Explains Calculated Risk With Kris Bryant Throw, Resulting In ‘Embarrassing’ Slide For Chris Taylor On Game-Winning Run

Matthew Moreno
June 17, 2019
3 Min Read
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Chris Taylor dives into home plate against the Chicago Cubs
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For the first time since taking the helm as Los Angeles Dodgers manager, Dave Roberts saw significant overturn to his coaching staff. Dino Ebel was among the new hires prior to the 2019 season, filling the void as third base coach.

The position was previously held by Chris Woodward, who was hired away to become manager of the Texas Rangers. Beyond his duties on the bases, Woodward was lauded for his work with the infielders and ability to connect with all players on the roster.

A former member of the Dodgers organization as a player and Minor League coach and manager, Ebel has quickly won over the clubhouse with his infectious energy and deft decision-making.

That was on full display in the eighth inning of Sunday’s win against the Chicago Cubs, when Ebel sent Chris Taylor home on a single into shallow left field.

To Ebel, the decision was rather simple despite Kris Bryant fielding the ball before Taylor rounded third base, per J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group

“I saw a little footwork action going and I just felt that where Kris was, he had to make a perfect throw,” Ebel said. “For me in that situation – one out, bottom of the eighth – I just felt right now is the time to be aggressive.

“Chris has got a great jump, good instincts … (Bryant) has to make a good throw. I can live with it (if Taylor were thrown out). He didn’t. We got the win.”

Taylor scoring the game-winning run excited Dodger Stadium but came at the expense of a face-plant, abrasion under his right eye and some embarrassment, via Beth Harris of the Associated Press:

“It was really smooth,” joked Taylor, who had a large red scratch near his right eye afterward. “I’m just glad I was able to touch the plate. It was embarrassing. My right arm sort of got stuck and I rolled onto my face.”

Taylor’s head-first dive was aided by Bryant’s throw getting by Willson Contreras and going to the backstop. Though, even if Contreras had fielded it on a hop, replay suggested his swipe to apply the tag would have been late or missed Taylor entirely.

The play was also a mulligan of sorts for Ebel. In the sixth inning, he held Taylor on a single to center field. Albert Almora Jr.’s throw from center field was up the first-base line. Taylor wound up being stranded as the Dodgers left the bases loaded and game tied.

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TAGGED:Chicago CubsChris TaylorDino EbelKris BryantLos Angeles Dodgers
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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