White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits 13th HR as team beats Padres 8-2
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 01:57 UTC
- Sources: ESPN
White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami launched his 13th home run of the season, the MLB‑best at that point, during a six‑run second inning that helped Chicago beat the San Diego Padres 8‑2. ESPN reported the home run as a key highlight of the game and noted Murakami’s emerging power. The win adds to the White Sox’s recent success.
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