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White Sox rookie Murakami hits MLB-best 13th HR
Key takeaways
- 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.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
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.
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