Murakami's Home Run Isn't Enough as Brewers Beat White Sox 6-1

Garrett Mitchell's two-run single and strong pitching from the Brewers bullpen led to the victory.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:18am

Despite a home run from Munetaka Murakami, the Chicago White Sox fell to the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 on Saturday night. Garrett Mitchell had two singles, two RBIs and two stolen bases to lead the Brewers' offense, while Christian Yelich, Brice Turang and Joey Ortiz also contributed key hits. Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby struck out four in relief to earn the win, while White Sox starter Sean Burke took the loss.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between the Brewers and White Sox features two teams with playoff aspirations, so the result could have implications for the postseason race down the line. Murakami's home run also highlights the Japanese star's impact in his MLB debut season after signing a lucrative free agent contract in the offseason.

The details

The Brewers jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning, with Yelich, Mitchell and Turang all driving in runs. Murakami's solo shot in the fourth got the White Sox on the board, but the Brewers tacked on insurance runs late to seal the victory. Ashby was strong in relief, while Burke struggled in the loss.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 29, 2026.
  • Murakami hit his home run in the fourth inning.
  • Yelich, Mitchell and Turang drove in runs in the first inning.

The players

Garrett Mitchell

The Brewers outfielder had two singles, two RBIs and two stolen bases in the win.

Munetaka Murakami

The Japanese slugger hit a solo home run for the White Sox in his MLB debut season after signing a $34 million contract in the offseason.

Christian Yelich

The Brewers outfielder had three hits, including an RBI single in the first inning.

Aaron Ashby

The Brewers relief pitcher struck out four batters in 1.2 innings to earn the win.

Sean Burke

The White Sox starting pitcher took the loss, allowing four runs (three earned) in 4.1 innings.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been a little too amped up in the first inning, but Aaron Ashby came in and settled things down for us. Garrett Mitchell really set the tone with his big hit and base running.”

— Craig Counsell, Brewers Manager

What’s next

The two teams will wrap up their three-game series on Sunday, with Anthony Kay starting for the White Sox against Brandon Sproat of the Brewers in their season debuts.

The takeaway

This early-season matchup between the Brewers and White Sox featured strong offensive performances from both teams, with the Brewers ultimately prevailing thanks to timely hitting and solid relief pitching. Murakami's home run was a bright spot for the White Sox, but they couldn't overcome the Brewers' balanced attack.