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Time limited, but Baez ‘in the moment’
- Updated: June 3, 2016
CHICAGO — Javier Baez has played all over the field for the Cubs. Sometimes he starts, and sometimes he comes off the bench. Baez tries to be prepared for whatever his assignment is.
In Thursday’s 7-2 win over the Dodgers, Baez filled in for second baseman Ben Zobrist, who got a day of rest after going hitless in seven straight at-bats following a 16-game hitting streak.
Baez delivered — both offensively and defensively. The 23-year-old smacked a two-run home run and made a handful of impressive defensive plays as the Cubs took the last of four with the Dodgers at Wrigley Field, locking up a series win.
“I would love to play every day, but if it’s not my time, it’s somebody else’s, and I’ll be ready to come in the game [if needed],” Baez said.
Baez hit his third home run and first since May 8 on a …
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