Munetaka Murakami hits MLB-leading 13th homer as White Sox beat Padres 8-2
Colson Montgomery also homers in Chicago's fourth straight victory
Quick Look
- Munetaka Murakami hit his MLB-leading 13th home run during a six-run second inning, and Colson Montgomery added his ninth homer as the Chicago White Sox defeated the San Diego Padres 8-2 on Friday for their fourth consecutive victory.
- Murakami's three-run shot broke a tie with Aaron Judge and Yordan Alvarez for the MLB lead.
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Why It Matters
The White Sox won their fourth straight game with Murakami's dominant offensive performance. He has hit nine home runs in his past 16 games and now holds the most homers by a White Sox player through the first 32 career games, breaking a tie with Jose Abreu (2014).
SAN DIEGO -- Munetaka Murakami hit his majors-leading 13th homer of the season to highlight a six-run second inning, Colson Montgomery added his ninth home run, and the Chicago White Sox beat the San Diego Padres 8-2 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory. Murakami's three-run shot broke a tie with Aaron Judge and Yordan Alvarez for the MLB lead. Montgomery's blast in the fifth gave Chicago its 14th multihomer game of the season and a 7-0 lead. Murakami has hit nine home runs in his past 16 games. He now has the most homers by a White Sox player through the first 32 career games, breaking a tie with Jose Abreu (2014), according to ESPN Research.
Open Questions
- How long can Murakami maintain this home run pace?
- Will the White Sox continue their winning streak?
