Brewers address Pat Murphy's decision after extra innings loss to Mets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:23 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers lost 3-2 to the New York Mets in extra innings on Tuesday but rebounded with an 8-1 victory the following day. Manager Pat Murphy benched Cooper Pratt during the loss for failing to execute a crucial bunt and for not hustling, which drew significant media attention. The decision reflects Murphy's history of holding players accountable, aiming to maintain competitive standards. Pratt was trusted to start in the subsequent game and completed it successfully.
- •Brewers lost to Mets 3-2 in extra innings on August 25.
- •Pat Murphy benched Cooper Pratt for not executing and lack of hustle.
- •Brewers won 8-1 against Mets on August 26.
- •Murphy's methods have been effective, with a top MLB record.
- •Pratt started and finished the game on August 26.
- 5:23 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers news: Reporter gets real on 'the Pat Murphy experience' after Cooper Pratt drama
"The Milwaukee Brewers became a huge topic of conversation among baseball fans on Tuesday following their 3-2 loss to the New York Mets in extra innings. While everything is back to normal after the Brewers bounced back with an 8-1 victory over the Mets on Wednesday, there remained plenty of discourse regarding manager Pat Murphy’s decision to bench […] The post Brewers news: Reporter gets real on 'the Pat Murphy experience' after Cooper Pratt drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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