White Sox Rookie Murakami Homers in Second Straight Game

Murakami's solo shot not enough as White Sox fall to Brewers 6-1

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:23pm

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Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hit his second home run in as many Major League Baseball games on Saturday, launching a solo blast in the fourth inning of his team's 6-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Why it matters

Murakami, a star player for Japan's national team, is looking to make an immediate impact in his MLB debut season with the White Sox. His early power display is an encouraging sign for the team as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign.

The details

Batting in the cleanup spot, Murakami led off the fourth inning by crushing the first pitch he saw for a deep fly over the outfield wall. Despite Murakami's heroics, the White Sox were unable to overcome the Brewers, falling by a final score of 6-1.

  • Murakami hit his first MLB home run on March 28, 2026.
  • Murakami hit his second home run on March 29, 2026.

The players

Munetaka Murakami

A 23-year-old rookie outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, who previously starred for the Samurai Japan national team.

Chicago White Sox

A Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.

Milwaukee Brewers

A Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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What they’re saying

“I tried to react to the balls that came my way with my natural swing,”

— Munetaka Murakami

The takeaway

Murakami's early power display is an exciting development for the White Sox, who are hoping the young slugger can provide a much-needed offensive boost as they look to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season.