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MLB·ANALYSIS·October 26, 2026 04:14 PM ET

Foul Territory hosts back Brewers starting Cooper Pratt over Joey Ortiz

The Milwaukee Brewers lead the series 2-0.

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What happened: On Foul Territory, the hosts said the Milwaukee Brewers are willing to trade some infield defense to keep Cooper Pratt's bat in the lower order ahead of Joey Ortiz. On the show, the hosts also recounted Pratt taking direct accountability for not setting his feet on an errant throw against the San Diego Padres rather than blaming a broken bat.

Why it matters: The Foul Territory hosts said Milwaukee's willingness to take singles rather than chase home runs creates constant traffic on the bases, just as it did against the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to the hosts, that lineup depth has pressured Tampa Bay Rays relievers Ian Seymour and Tyler Wells after Wells returned from injury against the Cleveland Guardians.

What to watch: The scheduled game has not started yet, with the score at Milwaukee Brewers 0, Tampa Bay Rays 0 as the Foul Territory hosts watch how Tampa Bay handles its bullpen matchups.

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