Munetaka Murakami Smashes First Career Grand Slam and Seventh Homer

Munetaka Murakami had a historic Saturday, powering the Chicago White Sox with his first career MLB grand slam in a 9-2 win over the Athletics before adding his seventh home run of the season in a subsequent 7-6 extra-innings loss. In the latter contest, Murakami went 1-for-2 and displayed elite plate discipline by drawing three walks. Despite the split results for the team, Murakami's offensive surge remains a bright spot as he continues to establish himself as a premier power threat.