Brewers Rookie Benched for Lack of Hustle: 'You'd Better Run'
Summary
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy benched rookie Cooper Pratt for not running hard after a popup during a game against the New York Mets. Pratt admitted his mistake and promised to improve his effort going forward.Key Facts
- The Milwaukee Brewers have the best record in baseball, slightly ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Manager Pat Murphy values effort and alertness, benching Pratt for not running hard on a fifth-inning popup.
- The Brewers lost the game 3-2 in 10 innings to the New York Mets.
- Murphy has won the National League Manager of the Year award twice in a row.
- Cooper Pratt is 22 years old and debuted in the major leagues on June 16.
- Pratt was signed to an eight-year contract worth $50.75 million.
- Pratt’s current batting average is .259 with two home runs, 18 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases in 49 games.
- The Brewers are aiming to win their fourth straight division title in the NL Central.
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