​ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 6: Owen Murphy #73 of the Atlanta Braves is brought in to pitch in his Major League Baseball debut in the 10th inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on July 6, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 17: Robert Manfred, commissioner of Major League Baseball, announces the 20th pick Owen Murphy by the Atlanta Braves during the 2022 MLB Draft at XBOX Plaza on July 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves will host the Texas Rangers at Truist Park in Georgia.They have been off since Sunday’s game due to the All-Star break.Ahead of their series with the Rangers, the Braves announced that Owen Murphy will make his first career start.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement@SleeperBraves wrote: “Braves probable pitchers vs the Rangers this weekend Friday – Chris Sale Saturday – Owen Murphy Sunday – Grant Holmes I like seeing Murphy with an opportunity to start right out of the gate”GettyOwen Murphy #73 of the Atlanta Braves is brought in to pitch in his Major League Baseball debut in the 10th inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on July 6, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.Ahead of the series, Murphy made a post to Instagram.He wrote: “July 6th, 2026 The day my childhood dreams came true. So thankful for my family and all those who have supported me throughout this journey! 🪓”There were over 2,300 likes on the post in less than 24 hours.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHere’s what people were saying in the comments:AJ Smith-Shawver: “Congrats my guy!”@nicnovak24: “Keep killing it brotha! So excited to keep watching your journey”@maxtonpolad: “Never a doubt. You deserve all of this”@marco.ruiz17: “It was only a matter of time ! Congrats Bro 🙌🏼”GettyRobert Manfred, commissioner of Major League Baseball, announces the 20th pick Owen Murphy by the Atlanta Braves during the 2022 MLB Draft at XBOX Plaza on July 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Like HEAVY’s content? Be sure to follow us.This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post Atlanta Braves Pitcher Makes Heartfelt Post Ahead Of First Career MLB Start appeared first on HEAVY.