Brewers bench Cooper Pratt after lack of hustle on pop-up
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:46 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt was removed for a pinch-runner during Tuesday's game after failing to run hard following a pop-up out. Manager Pat Murphy emphasized the need for players to remain focused on the field, stating, "You've got to be locked in if you're going to play at this level." This decision comes as Pratt is still adjusting to the demands of Major League Baseball. The Brewers continue their season as they look to improve their performance.
- •Cooper Pratt was benched during Tuesday's game against an unnamed opponent.
- •Manager Pat Murphy cited a lack of hustle as the reason for the substitution.
- •Pratt was replaced by a pinch-runner shortly after the incident.
- •The incident highlights the competitive expectations for MLB players.
- 5:26 AMESPN — Brewers bench rookie Pratt for failing to run hard
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers manager Pat Murphy benches rookie Cooper Pratt in 10-inning loss to Mets
"Milwaukee Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt certainly got the message sent by manager Pat Murphy on Tuesday night. Murphy, the two-time defending National League Manager of the Year, benched Pratt after he failed to get a bunt down and didn’t run hard out of the batter's box on a bloop single during a 3-2 loss to the New York Mets in 10 innings. “I’ve got to be better,” Pratt said.
"Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt was subbed out for a pinch-runner Tuesday night after failing to run hard out of the box following a pop-up, with manager Pat Murphy saying, "You've got to be locked in if you're going to play at this level."
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External links- ESPNAug 26, 2026, 5:26 AMBrewers bench rookie Pratt for failing to run hard
Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt was subbed out for a pinch-runner Tuesday night after failing to run hard out of the box following a pop-up, with manager Pat Murphy saying, "You've got to be locked in if you're going to play at this level."
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 4:22 AMBrewers manager Pat Murphy benches rookie Cooper Pratt in 10-inning loss to Mets
Milwaukee Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt certainly got the message sent by manager Pat Murphy on Tuesday night. Murphy, the two-time defending National League Manager of the Year, benched Pratt after he failed to get a bunt down and didn’t run hard out of the batter's box on a bloop single during a 3-2 loss to the New York Mets in 10 innings. “I’ve got to be better,” Pratt said.
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