Yasiel Puig apologizes for not running out comebacker: 'That's not going to happen again'

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With one out in the bottom of the fourth inning, down 1-0 against the Minnesota Twins, the Cleveland Indians outfielder hit a first-pitch ground ball directly back to pitcher Jake Odorizzi. Odorizzi started to run the ball to first, but about halfway there, realized he needn't rush: Puig had yet to leave the batter's box. In fact, he had already turned around and started back toward the dugout – it was confusing to both Odorizzi and fans in attendance alike (reports from the stadium say Puig was booed).

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