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Murakami Homers in Four Straight, Ties Judge with Nine

4/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox homered in four straight games.
The achievement ties him with Aaron Judge for the second-most home runs in Major League Baseball (MLB), nine in 23 games.
Murakami is the first Japanese player to reach this milestone.
Will Venable, White Sox manager, praised Murakami's plate discipline and power.
Despite a rocky start, Murakami's contributions boosted the White Sox to 33 runs in four games.

History

Historical Context

Aaron Judge set a rookie record with 52 home runs in 2017, surpassing Mark McGwire's previous record of 49 in 1987. This achievement underscored the rising impact of international players in Major League Baseball, exemplified by Munetaka Murakami, who recently tied Judge's record. The increasing diversity in MLB reflects a significant shift in the league's dynamics, emphasizing the importance of global talent.

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Story summary

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox homered in four straight games.
The achievement ties him with Aaron Judge for the second-most home runs in Major League Baseball (MLB), nine in 23 games.
Murakami is the first Japanese player to reach this milestone.
Will Venable, White Sox manager, praised Murakami's plate discipline and power.
Despite a rocky start, Murakami's contributions boosted the White Sox to 33 runs in four games.

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