City Series: White Sox flex their muscle with 5 home runs — 2 by Munetaka Murakami — to pummel Cubs 8-3
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-3 in the City Series, hitting five home runs to even the series at one game apiece. Munetaka Murakami hit two home runs, including a two-run shot, marking his first multi-homer game and extending his league-leading total to 17. The offensive outburst was supported by contributions from Miguel Vargas, Colson Montgomery, and Andrew Benintendi.
- ▪Munetaka Murakami hit two home runs, bringing his season total to 17 and placing him atop the American League.
- ▪The White Sox hit five home runs in the game, including a three-run homer by Miguel Vargas and solo shots by Colson Montgomery and Andrew Benintendi.
- ▪The victory improved the White Sox record to 23-22, marking their return to one game over .500.
- ▪White Sox starter Davis Martin praised Murakami as a superstar, comparing his performance to elite players like Mike Trout and Aaron Judge.
- ▪Sox manager Will Venable highlighted the balanced offensive performance across the entire lineup.
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