Atlanta Braves teammates praise Sean Murphy after big night

Rejoice, because it is possible. Finally, with their 5-4 overtime comeback against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Atlanta Braves have won a game in which they had given up four or more runs. The 0-28 drought is over.

Atlanta’s biggest blow of the night came on their final out in the top of the ninth inning. Catcher Sean Murphy hit a two-run home run to right-center field to tie the game 3-3. Eddie Rosario, who was added to the Braves on Monday afternoon, extended the game with a two-out single to set up Murphy’s heroics.

In a postgame interview, Murphy gave most of the credit to the team’s effort. When asked how gratifying it was to hit the tying home run, he said it was short and sweet.

“It’s a nice feeling,” Murphy said. said.

His teammates showed Murphy a little more love.

“On both sides of the plate, as a catcher, as a hitter, it’s just unbelievable to have him on this team,” right-handed pitcher Joe Jimenez said. said“He’s one of the best in MLB. He’s been great.”

Starting pitcher Bryce Elder, who was called up before Monday night’s game, praised the leadership coming from the catcher position, including Murphy.

“It’s pretty special, especially as a receiver – him and (Travis d’Arnaud) are both really good,” Elder said. said“I don’t know if ‘calming’ is the right word, but they never panic. They never seem to be caught off guard… it’s pretty special.”

The Braves were without a 2023 All-Star for nearly two months to start the season due to an oblique deformation He suffered on opening day. Even after his recovery, it took him a while to get back on his feet.

Murphy has started to show more consistency at the plate of late, though. Over his last 10 games, Murphy has posted a .290 batting average with an .869 OPS and two home runs.

The Braves have a weight off their shoulders, and it comes as they get some extra help on offense from the catcher position.

The Braves return to action Tuesday night. They’re looking to win their series against the Diamondbacks. Chris Sale will be on the mound for the Braves. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. EST.