Brewers bench Pratt amid Mets 10-inning loss

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy benched rookie Cooper Pratt midgame after he failed to run hard out of the box on a bloop single and earlier pulled back his bunt sign, sending a clear message that hustle and focus are non-negotiable for a club chasing a deep playoff run. Murphy said Pratt’s actions were unacceptable and not laziness, stressing that Pratt isn’t a power hitter yet and must execute effort plays to contribute. Pratt acknowledged the mistakes, apologized, and vowed it won’t happen again, while Murphy reiterated the episode served as a long-term teaching moment for the entire team. The benching occurred during a 3-2 loss to the Mets, with Pratt replaced by a pinch-runner and the team later failing to convert in the late innings; Murphy indicated the message was about consistency for the roster’s performance. The episode drew confirmation from multiple outlets that Murphy’s leadership has been explicit about “winning baseball” standards and Pratt’s accountability within a club that boasts one of baseball’s best records.