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Murakami Ties White Sox Record, Sets Fastest 10-Homer Pace

4/23/2026

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Summary

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Murakami’s five-game home-run streak matched the longest in White Sox history and placed him among MLB rookies.
He hit a 451-foot homer off Diamondbacks reliever Ryan Thompson, his 10th, tying the MLB rookie record for consecutive games with a homer and becoming the 13th rookie to achieve it.
He became the fastest White Sox player to reach ten homers in 24 games, ranking second behind Yordan Alvarez.

History

Historical Context

In 1987, Mark McGwire set a Major League Baseball rookie record by hitting 49 home runs, surpassing Al Rosen's previous record of 37. His achievement not only earned him the American League Rookie of the Year Award but also inspired future generations of players. This legacy continues today, as seen in Murakami's recent five-game home-run streak, reflecting the ongoing evolution of talent in baseball.

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Story summary

Murakami’s five-game home-run streak matched the longest in White Sox history and placed him among MLB rookies.
He hit a 451-foot homer off Diamondbacks reliever Ryan Thompson, his 10th, tying the MLB rookie record for consecutive games with a homer and becoming the 13th rookie to achieve it.
He became the fastest White Sox player to reach ten homers in 24 games, ranking second behind Yordan Alvarez.

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