US EditionMurphy Hits Two Long HRs, Braves Beat Cardinals 6
MISSOURI, JUL 12 – Sean Murphy’s two home runs powered the Braves to a narrow 6-5 win over the Cardinals at their home field, highlighting his key offensive contribution.
- Sean Murphy’s two longest home runs of the season helped the Atlanta Braves secure a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Friday evening.
- The Braves took an early lead as Ronald Acuna Jr. doubled and scored on Austin Riley's single, while Murphy hit a 437-foot two-run homer in the first inning off Matthew Liberatore.
- Murphy added a second homer in the third inning during a 13-pitch at-bat, and Atlanta built a 6-2 advantage before the Cardinals rallied with multiple RBI hits in the same inning.
- After three innings, third baseman Austin Riley exited the game due to abdominal tightness, while reliever Enyel De Los Santos pitched two flawless innings to earn the win, and Raisel Iglesias recorded his 10th save in 14 opportunities.
- The narrow victory marked the Braves' 1,000th win against the Cardinals, with Murphy earning Player of the Game honors after delivering three hits, including a pair of the furthest home runs hit at Busch Stadium so far this year.
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