"Sean Murphy's Historic Homer Powers Braves to Victory over Rays"
TL;DR
The Atlanta Braves set a new AL/NL record for home runs before the All-Star break, hitting their 167th homer of the season in a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Braves have won 26 of their past 30 games and are on pace to break the Major League record for most home runs in a season. Charlie Morton pitched a stellar game, allowing just one run in 6 1/3 innings, while Sean Murphy's two-run homer proved to be the game-deciding blow. The Braves' bullpen also played a crucial role in securing the win.
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