Murphy's two homers and bullpen tightrope act lead Braves over Cardinals, 6-5
Briefly

Sean Murphy's strong performance with two home runs led the Braves to a tense 6-5 victory against the Cardinals. The Braves initially took a 3-0 lead with contributions from Ronald Acuña Jr. and Austin Riley. However, the Cardinals quickly narrowed the gap to a 3-2 score. Despite some challenges, the Braves went on to add runs and maintain their lead. Key moments included a series of weakly-hit balls from the Cardinals, which resulted in stranded runners due to missed opportunities. The game culminated in a strikeout by Raisel Iglesias to finalize the score.
Sean Murphy contributed significantly to the Braves' win by hitting two home runs, one of which came in a critical early moment against pitcher Matthew Liberatore.
The game saw a wild batting display with unusual exit velocities, exemplifying the unpredictable nature of baseball, as the Cardinals failed to capitalize on their opportunities.
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