Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy benched rookie Cooper Pratt on August 26 during a 10-inning loss to the Mets. The benching conveyed a message to the young player during the game.
As of 2026-08-20, the Milwaukee Brewers hold the best record in Major League Baseball, but manager Pat Murphy expressed skepticism about his team's overall performance. Despite Murphy's cautious assessment, the Brewers' winning record contradicts his concerns.