Pat Murphy’s journey to becoming the Milwaukee Brewers manager is not just a story of baseball success—it’s really a story marked by resilience, hard lessons, and personal growth that was born from what he calls a deep ‘injustice’ in his past.

For those unfamiliar, before Murphy made his mark in Major League Baseball, he was a celebrated college coach, transforming programs at Notre Dame and Arizona State into powerhouses. However, life threw a curveball, and his career then took a drastic and painful turn. An NCAA investigation accused his ASU program of several violations and infractions.

From missed phone call logs to discrepancies in a community service program, and even a student manager’s innocent contact with one of the recruits. Recently, Murphy sat down for an interview, where he discussed the bitter past and what helped him overcome it.

Murphy, reminiscing, called the entire process a ‘joke,’ noting that the investigator didn’t even understand college baseball and was later fired for unrelated unethical conduct. And really, the penalties were harsh, and he faced a one-year NCAA ‘showcase’ penalty that sidelined him from college coaching. This was a moment that could have crushed anyone, but instead, Murphy seemed to have found clarity. And also support, from somewhere he least expected it—from his kids.

In a rather rare and emotional moment, Murphy confessed, “I had that NCAA thing, which was total bull—but it was an injustice that woke me up. And my kids made a difference in my life. You start to realize: it isn’t about you. Honestly. It’s not about me.” He credits his children for helping him see through the bitterness.

However, Pat Murphy did admit that he didn’t handle the case in the finest way possible. He confessed to being defensive, arrogant, and even bad, maybe, to the people investigating him. But that experience really came as a turning point, and he learned that leadership is about more than just winning games; it’s about humility and growth. That mindset helped Murphy thrive, and now his players in the Brewers respect him so much, as they have seen him tested, fall, and rise even stronger. Well, sometimes the biggest victories do come off the field. And when all doors close, family is the one who will always be there.

Yelich powers Milwaukee Brewers to fifth straight win

Now, turning the spotlight to the Milwaukee Brewers, there is a renewed energy buzzing around the team. Friday night’s game against the Phillies could be just another win, but Christian Yelich just made the moment epic. With the game already leaning in Milwaukee’s favor, Yelich stepped up and put it out of reach not once but twice.

In the fifth inning, he launched a three-run home run, a 358-foot missile to left field that pushed the team ahead to 5-1. It was a reminder of how Yelich’s bat holds serious weight. But he was not done. When the ninth inning rolled around, with the Phillies threatening to close the gap, Yelich launched a 420-foot shot and ensured Milwaukee was in complete control. However, these were not just home runs; they were also Yelich’s 11th and 12th of the season and his 12th multi-homer game since he joined the franchise in 2018.

It’s a milestone that ties him with some of the Brewers’ legends like Richie Sexson and Rob Deer for the ninth-most multi-homer games in the team’s history. The night also lifted Yelich’s numbers by a lot. His batting average jumped from .211 to .220, and his OPS jumped from .681 to .721. Over his last seven games, he has been unstoppable and hitting .433. But this is not surprising; it’s just a glimpse of the all-star capability he has.

Now the Brewers have gotten their fifth straight win, and that has pushed their record to 30-28. A great position, given they are just 2.5 games shy of a playoff spot.