Nationals' Daniel Murphy: Smacks 25th homer in Friday victory

Murphy went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk, two RBI and two runs in Friday's 8-5 victory over the Rockies.

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His 413-foot solo shot in the fifth extended the Nationals' lead to 4-2 and gave Murphy three homers over the last seven games. The veteran infielder has also hit safely in 11 of his last 14 games. His career season has continued rolling along during a month of August in which he's slashed .325/.396/.588 over 80 at-bats.