"Murphy, 68, directed Milwaukee to a major-league-best 97-65 record last season, setting a franchise record for wins. The Brewers were second in the NL Central in early July before overtaking the Chicago Cubs with a remarkable 29-4 stretch that included a 14-game win streak, another franchise record. Milwaukee eliminated Chicago in a memorable division series before it was swept by the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series."
"Murphy was Milwaukee's bench coach for eight seasons before he was promoted after Craig Counsell left for the Cubs in November 2023. The Brewers also won the NL Central in Murphy's first season in charge, finishing with a 93-69 record. Murphy had a long coaching career at the college level before serving as a special assistant with the San Diego Padres for the 2010 season. He went 42-54 as interim manager of the Padres in 2015."
Pat Murphy, 68, agreed to a new three-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers that includes a club option for 2029. Murphy guided Milwaukee to a major-league-best 97-65 record, setting a franchise record for wins. The team climbed from second place in early July to overtake the Chicago Cubs with a 29-4 stretch that included a 14-game win streak. Milwaukee beat the Cubs in a Division Series before being swept by the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. Murphy earned consecutive NL Manager of the Year honors and previously served eight seasons as Milwaukee's bench coach, with an extensive college coaching background.
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