Munetaka Murakami nears historic MLB mark after latest White Sox victory
· Yahoo Sports
The Chicago White Sox returned to winning ways on Monday with a 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field.
Munetaka Murakami answered Brooks Lee’s opening homer with a solo shot in the first inning, before Drew Romo added a two-run blast in the second.
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Anthony Kay then worked six strong innings, while the bullpen protected the lead and Seranthony Domínguez closed the game for his 11th save.
The game was far from just another day at the office for Murakami, as it moved him closer to a historic rookie achievement in MLB.
Munetaka Murakami has six games left to chase MLB rookie history
Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty ImagesThe Japanese star’s homer was his 18th of the season, moving him within one of the most home runs by a rookie before June in MLB history.
According to ESPN, Pete Alonso hit 19 before June in 2019 and Mark McGwire also reached 19 in 1987. Murakami now sits third on 18.
The 26-year-old Japanese first baseman still has six games before June begins, giving him time to tie or pass both marks.
Chicago return this Tuesday against Minnesota, which means Murakami could have a historic evening if he goes deep again.
The remaining May schedule also includes two more games against the Twins and three against the Detroit Tigers, all at Rate Field.
That keeps the chase immediate. Murakami has already put himself beside two of MLB’s most notable rookie power seasons before the calendar reaches June.
Now the question is whether his next swing can turn a strong start into a record-breaking one for the White Sox.
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