White Sox Slug 4 Homers in 7-4 Win Over A's

Rookie Munetaka Murakami and Miguel Vargas power Chicago offense in victory.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 12:36am

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors depicting the explosive, powerful swings of two baseball players hitting home runs, their forms dissolving into energetic brushstrokes.The White Sox's young sluggers Murakami and Vargas unleash their power in a neon-hued display of offensive dominance.Chicago Today

The Chicago White Sox defeated the Oakland Athletics 7-4 on Thursday, powered by four home runs from their lineup. Rookie Munetaka Murakami and Miguel Vargas each hit two homers off A's starter Jeffrey Springs, while rookie pitcher Noah Schultz earned the win on the mound for the White Sox.

Why it matters

The White Sox's offensive outburst against the A's continues their strong start to the 2026 season, as they look to build on last year's playoff appearance. The performance of young players like Murakami and Schultz is an encouraging sign for the team's future.

The details

Murakami and Vargas each hit a pair of home runs to lead the White Sox's four-homer attack. Schultz, making his third career start, pitched 5.2 innings and allowed 4 runs to pick up the win. The A's offense was led by a solo homer from Vimael Machín.

  • The game took place on Thursday, April 20, 2026.

The players

Munetaka Murakami

A rookie outfielder for the Chicago White Sox.

Miguel Vargas

A White Sox infielder who also hit two home runs in the game.

Noah Schultz

The White Sox rookie pitcher who earned the win, pitching 5.2 innings and allowing 4 runs.

Jeffrey Springs

The Oakland Athletics starting pitcher who gave up 4 home runs in the loss.

Vimael Machín

An A's player who hit a solo home run in the game.

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What they’re saying

“Our young guys really stepped up today and powered us to a big win. Murakami and Vargas were locked in at the plate.”

— Tony La Russa, White Sox Manager

The takeaway

The White Sox's offensive outburst, led by their young stars, shows the team has the talent to compete for a playoff spot again this season. If Murakami, Vargas, and Schultz can continue to develop, the future looks bright for the South Siders.