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Sean Murphy's Return Powers Braves to 7-5 Comeback Win Over Phillies

Murphy's four RBIs and Austin Riley's decisive double highlighted Atlanta's victory as both starting pitchers faltered.

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Overview

  • Sean Murphy marked his return from a rib injury with a three-run homer and an RBI single, driving in four runs for the Braves.
  • Austin Riley broke the tie in the seventh inning with a go-ahead double, contributing two doubles overall during the game.
  • Both starting pitchers, Chris Sale and Zack Wheeler, struggled, each allowing five runs in their respective outings.
  • The Braves' bullpen proved more effective, holding the Phillies scoreless while Atlanta added key insurance runs late in the game.
  • Kyle Schwarber was a standout for the Phillies, finishing a double shy of the cycle with a triple, a home run, and three RBIs.