Sean Murphy got off to a slow start with the Atlanta Braves, with only three hits in the team’s first ten games.
The slugging catcher made up for lost time Monday night, crushing his first home run with the Braves in a 10th-inning walk-off win over the Cincinnati Reds, 5-4.
That capped a three-hit, three RBI night for Murphy, who Atlanta acquired in a blockbuster offseason trade from the Oakland Athletics in a deal involving the Milwaukee Brewers.
Braves fans can expect more of that power from Murphy, who totaled 35 home runs the past couple of years playing home games in the cavernous, pitcher-friendly Oakland Coliseum.
Baseball fans shared their thoughts on Twitter, noting that Murphy is very good, and the Reds bullpen is … not good.
This is what happens when your let your best players play
— Big League Chew Dynasty Baseball
(@BigLeagueChew01) April 11, 2023
The Reds bullpen sure does make a lot of highlight reels!
— Ryan Ge (@RyanGe25) April 11, 2023
Sean Murphy first home run as a brave is a walk off….. I love it here
— Chris Harvey (@iChrisHarv) April 11, 2023
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