# Contreras slides back after manager benching

> Brewers catcher slides into first base after manager benching.
- Title: Contreras slides back after manager benching · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Brewers catcher slides into first base after manager benching. William Contreras responded to manager Pat Murphy benching him for not hustling by sliding…
- Keywords: william contreras, pat murphy, brewers, mlb, catcher, baseball, postseason, sports, Contreras, slides, back, manager
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/william-contreras-removed-from-game-for-not-hustling-on-groundout
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- Topics: william contreras, pat murphy, brewers, mlb, catcher, baseball, postseason, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

William Contreras responded to manager Pat Murphy benching him for not hustling by sliding into first base on a groundout.