Murphy used both his bat and glove to make a number of key plays during Sacred Heart’s four-game series sweep of NEC rival Mount St. Mary’s. The freshman shortstop recorded a team-high eight RBI at the plate and while starting three double plays in the field. On his way to a .471 (8-for-17) batting average, Murphy hit safely in all four contests. He went 3-for-5 with two runs and one RBI in the series opener, a 12-0 win for the Pioneers. His career-high five RBI led Sacred Heart to a 14-4 victory in Game 2. Helping Sacred Heart to another doubleheader sweep the following day, Murphy recorded three hits and two RBI.