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.
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Yelich gives honest take on Pat Murphy’s benching of Cooper Pratt
- 3:57 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers manager Pat Murphy benches rookie Cooper Pratt in 10-inning loss to Mets
- 5:00 AMMLB.com — 'No excuses': Pratt pulled for not hustling before Brewers lose on throwing error - MLB.com
"The Milwaukee Brewers made Cooper Pratt’s at bat the subject of an early controversy Tuesday night against the New York Mets. The rookie infielder sent a high fly ball into the outfield that dropped for a single, but he barely had time to settle at first before the team took him out of the game. [...]
"NEW YORK -- The Brewers still have the best record in baseball with 30 regular season games to go, but that didn’t stop manager Pat Murphy from sending a Big Apple-sized message to rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt during Tuesday’s 3-2 loss in 10 innings to the M…
"Milwaukee Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt certainly got the message sent by manager Pat Murphy. Loud and clear.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:38 PMChristian Yelich gives honest take on Pat Murphy’s benching of Cooper Pratt
The Milwaukee Brewers made Cooper Pratt’s at bat the subject of an early controversy Tuesday night against the New York Mets. The rookie infielder sent a high fly ball into the outfield that dropped for a single, but he barely had time to settle at first before the team took him out of the game. [...]
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 3:57 PMBrewers 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.
- MLB.comAug 26, 2026, 5:00 AM'No excuses': Pratt pulled for not hustling before Brewers lose on throwing error - MLB.com
NEW YORK -- The Brewers still have the best record in baseball with 30 regular season games to go, but that didn’t stop manager Pat Murphy from sending a Big Apple-sized message to rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt during Tuesday’s 3-2 loss in 10 innings to the M…
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