Brewers Bench Rookie Cooper Pratt for Lack of Effort in Loss to Mets

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy decided to bench rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt due to his lack of effort during a 3-2 loss to the New York Mets on August 26 in Flushing, New York.

Pratt, who went 1 for 2 in the game, had a significant moment in the fifth inning when he hit a bloop single but failed to run hard to first base, which led to his replacement by pinch runner David Hamilton. Murphy noted that Pratt's performance in both his at-bats, including a failed bunt attempt, warranted the decision to bench him.

Despite the setback, Pratt acknowledged his mistakes and expressed a commitment to improve. The Brewers currently hold the best record in Major League Baseball at 81-51, maintaining a 5.5-game lead over the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central.