ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 18: Owen Murphy #73 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Truist Park on July 18, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves will look to win their series with the Texas Rangers at Truist Park.
They are coming off a 7-6 loss on Saturday (but won Friday's game 15-1).
GettyOwen Murphy #73 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Truist Park on July 18, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ahead of Sunday's game, the Braves announced that they had optioned Owen Murphy back to Triple-A.
He made his first start on Saturday, going 2.2 innings (and allowing two earned runs).
Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan wrote: "The Braves have called up RHP Elieser Hernández and optioned RHP Owen Murphy to Triple-A Gwinnett"
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