Munetaka Murakami Ties MLB Rookie Record with Fifth Straight Game with HR

Munetaka Murakami continued his historic power surge on Wednesday, homering in his fifth consecutive game to tie a Major League Baseball rookie record. Despite the White Sox's 11-7 loss to the Diamondbacks, Murakami remained a force at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a two-run blast. The slugger is currently performing as advertised in his debut season, serving as a focal point for All-Star projections and league-wide analysis while setting a home run pace no previous White Sox player has achieved.