Brewers bench Pratt amid Mets 10-inning loss
Brewers manager Pat Murphy benched rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt during a 3-2 loss to the Mets for not bunting and for failing to hustle on a bloop single, signaling that effort and focus are non-negotiable in Milwaukee. Pratt apologized and Murphy emphasized the message is for the whole team, with the benching intended to build accountability and long-term improvement.
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About Pat Murphy
Patrick Thomas Murphy is an American professional baseball coach who is the manager for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously served as the interim manager of the San Diego Padres and head coach for college baseball teams including Arizona State University and the University of Notre Dame, as well as the Netherlands national team.
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- baseball player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- November 28, 1958