Brewers manager benches Cooper Pratt during 10-inning loss to Mets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:57 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt was benched by manager Pat Murphy in the team's 3-2 loss to the New York Mets on August 26. Pratt failed to execute a bunt in the third inning and showed lack of hustle in the fifth, which prompted Murphy's decision. Murphy emphasized the need for players to maintain focus and play hard, as the Brewers aim for the postseason with a strong overall record. Pratt expressed understanding of the situation and committed to improving his performance moving forward.
- •Cooper Pratt was benched after failing to execute key plays.
- •Milwaukee lost to New York in a 10-inning game.
- •Murphy emphasized the importance of hustle and focus.
- •Pratt is batting.259 with two homers and 18 RBIs this season.
- •Brewers are in pursuit of their fourth consecutive NL Central crown.
- 3:57 PMYahoo 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. Loud and clear.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Aug 26, 2026, 4:52 PMRoki Sasaki looks to continue his second half success
MLB•Aug 26, 2026, 4:41 PMDodgers make massive Shohei Ohtani announcement amid NL battle with Braves, Brewers
MLB•Aug 26, 2026, 4:28 PMDiamondbacks News
MLB•Aug 26, 2026, 4:01 PMHow the Seattle Mariners traded Ken Griffey Jr. and … got better?
MLB•Aug 26, 2026, 3:12 PMPadres still have a $280 million Xander Bogaerts problem
MLB•Aug 26, 2026, 2:19 PMCubs sign ex-Orioles, Giants veteran catcher with .378 OPS
