White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami ties MLB record with home run in 5th straight game
Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hit a home run for the fifth straight game, tying a Major League Baseball record. He crushed a 451-foot shot against the Arizona Diamondbacks for his 10th homer of the season.
Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami made baseball history by hitting a home run in his fifth consecutive game, tying a Major League Baseball rookie record.
The Japanese slugger launched a massive 451-foot shot to right-center field against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix. The blast was his 10th home run of the season.
Murakami's streak ties a record that has been achieved only 13 times in MLB history. He also matched Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani for the longest consecutive-game home run streak by a Japanese-born player.
The record-tying performance adds another bright spot to what has been a difficult season for the White Sox. Murakami's power surge has made him one of the most exciting rookies to watch in baseball this year.
Rookie records in baseball are rare and historic achievements that showcase exceptional talent. Murakami is also helping represent Japanese players in MLB, following stars like Shohei Ohtani who he tied for longest home run streak by a Japanese-born player.
Murakami will try to break the rookie record by homering in a sixth straight game in the White Sox's next matchup.
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