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Murphy’s Debut Falls Short, But Hope Remains | Atlanta Braves News
Rookie pitcher Owen Murphy made his MLB debut for the Braves, lasting just 2⅔ innings while surrendering three runs — two earned — in a heartbreaking 7-6 loss to the Rangers. The game unraveled in the third after a defensive miscue led to four straight singles, and earlier, Texas took an early 2-0 lead with a two-run homer and RBI single. Murphy took full accountability but showed poise and promise, especially amid a rough season for other Braves pitchers. The bullpen also struggled, blowing a lead with four runs in the sixth, but Atlanta clawed back to within one in the seventh and nearly…
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