White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami keeps hot start going with multi-home run game vs. Cubs

Munetaka Murakami is enjoying a great start to his MLB career as he put together big highlights during the Chicago White Sox’s clash with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night.

Murakami is going through the rookie campaign of his career in the majors, proudly representing his home country Japan. He has been impressive when he steps up to the plate, racking up hits as he builds the foundation for what can be a promising career.

The White Sox are in the middle of their rivalry series against the Cubs, having lost Game 1 by a 10-5 score. They needed to win Game 2 to even up the series, showing the stakes in their contests.

Murakami rose to the occasion in Game 2. He blasted home runs to center field in the third and fifth innings, helping the White Sox create much-needed distance from the Cubs.

Second home run of the night for Munetaka Murakami! pic.twitter.com/NjTMzmTa1c

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How Munetaka Murakami, White Sox played against Cubs

Munetaka Murakami proved to be the player of the game as he led the White Sox to the 8-3 win over the Cubs.

The White Sox set the tone early on, using Murakami’s homers to boast a 7-0 lead after five innings. Even as the Cubs finally got their runs on the board, they didn’t have enough offense to put together a rally.

Both teams recorded eight hits each, but the White Sox had the bigger plays to control the lead from start to finish. Davis Martin earned the win after serving on the mound for six innings, striking out seven batters while conceding five hits and one run.

Chicago improved to a 23-22 record on the season, holding the second spot in the AL Central Division standings. They are above the Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers while trailing the Cleveland Guardians.

The White Sox will look to secure the series win in their series finale against the Cubs. Game 3 takes place on May 18 at 2:10 p.m. ET.

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