CHICAGO -- Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez was benched by manager David Ross after forgetting how many outs there were and getting doubled off first base in the fourth inning of Monday's 4-0 loss to the Cleveland Indians.
"We have to make sure we're focused and locked in during the game," Ross said afterward. "Sometimes our frustrations can distract us a little bit."
Baez said he was "surprised" when he was pulled but accepted the punishment.
"I never want to be out of the lineup," he said. "I respect his decision.