Brief
Jackson Merrill triggers NSFW on‑air outburst by Brewers manager Pat Murphy
Merrill's sprinting catch interrupted Pat Murphy's interview with Fox Sports during the NLDS.
By Felo News Desk · Published
In Game 3 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres, Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill made a sliding catch that halted Sal Frelick's line drive. While Brewers manager Pat Murphy was speaking with Fox Sports' Tom Verducci, the play interrupted his comments, leading Murphy to utter a profanity that was captured on the hot mic, according to the New York Post.
After the interruption, the broadcast cut to the booth, where the crew laughed. The Padres went on to add two runs in the bottom half of the inning, tying the game at 2‑2.
Key facts
- Jackson Merrill made a sliding catch that stopped Sal Frelick's line drive in Game 3 of the NLDS. (nypost.com)
- Pat Murphy was interviewing with Tom Verducci when the play caused him to utter a profanity. (nypost.com)
- The Padres added two runs in the bottom half of the inning to tie the game at 2‑2. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Jackson Merrill sparks NSFW Pat Murphy outburst caught in mid-game interview”
