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.
HIS FIRST HOMER WITH THE BRAVES IS A WALK OFF 💣💥
A 2-run shot from Sean Murphy calls game!
(via @BravesOnBally) pic.twitter.com/G4HGJQSCwH
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) April 11, 2023
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.
Sean Murphy became the tenth #Braves player in the Modern Era to hit a walk-off homer as their first home run with the club and the first since Charlie Culberson (May 28, 2018)
— Kevin McAlpin (@KevinMcAlpin) April 11, 2023
That is the first time a Murphy has homered for the #Braves since July 31, 1990, when Dale Murphy hit his final home run with Atlanta.
Dale was in the house tonight to witness Sean Murphy's walk-off shot, his very first long ball with the Braves.pic.twitter.com/wMXlWfyvTy
— Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) April 11, 2023
Sean Murphy's law: Anything that can go out will go out (or something like that).
An unforgettable first home run for catcher with #Braves. @BatteryPowerSBN pic.twitter.com/IlyVvTaHUd
— Cory McCartney (@coryjmccartney) April 11, 2023
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
Sean Murphy’s first home run as a Brave is an extra innings walk off.
The haters have nothing to post in the Official Atlanta Braves Fan Facebook Group.
pic.twitter.com/htCyokaRoi— Moose (@bravesmoose) April 11, 2023
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