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Sandoval benched over in-game Instagram 'likes'

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Pablo Sandoval #48 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after scoring in the sixth against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park on June 16, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts (AFP Photo/Jim Rogash)

Washington (AFP) - Boston Red Sox slugger Pablo Sandoval was benched for Thursday's game against the Braves in Atlanta after using his cellphone during a prior game to "like" photos on Instagram.

Manager John Farrell dropped Sandoval from the lineup and the third baseman acknowledged it was for breaking team rules by using his phone during Wednesday night's 5-2 loss to the Braves.