Murphy helps Goldeyes battle back to beat Explorers

Winnipeg Goldeyes outfielder Max Murphy, 33, expressed his season's challenges during an interview with the Free Press. Describing his year, Murphy stated, "It’s been terrible." A veteran of the Fish since 2014, Murphy holds franchise records for home runs and RBIs, but his recent performance had been subpar.

On Sunday, however, Murphy turned his season around, leading the Goldeyes to a 6-2 comeback victory over Sioux City Explorers at Blue Cross Park. The 6,825-strong crowd witnessed the outfielder go 4-for-4, driving in a run and scoring one himself. Murphy's overall average improved from .246 to .256, marking a significant change from his previous struggles.

Manager Logan Watkins attributed Murphy's resurgence to focusing on his batting, stating, "He was probably second-guessing himself a little bit. I would say the last two, three weeks you’re seeing more decisive swings, more swings with intent to do damage." Despite occasional bad luck, Murphy's performance was instrumental in the Goldeyes' turnaround. The team, standing second in the West Division, aims to make a run at the playoffs, which commence on September 9.