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Contreras slides back after manager benching
Brewers catcher slides into first base after manager benching.
In brief
Brewers catcher slides into first base after manager benching. William Contreras responded to manager Pat Murphy benching him for not hustling by sliding into first base on a groundout. Originally reported by Mlb.
Brewers win 100th game
Brewers manager Pat Murphy sent a message after team won 100 games.
Contreras gets benching
Contreras was pulled for pinch-hitter after not hustling on groundout.
Contreras slides into first
Contreras dove headlong into first base on groundout.
Manager's reaction
Murphy called it a statement to show team communication.
Contreras' response
Contreras said he plays hard like Milwaukee wants him to.
Manager's reasoning
Murphy said Contreras must play winning baseball when he muffs.
Team's reaction
Players said they want to keep foot on gas for postseason.
Here's the gist
William Contreras responded to manager Pat Murphy benching him for not hustling by sliding into first base on a groundout.
