Murakami Strikes Out Four Times as White Sox Fall to Guardians in ALDS

Munetaka Murakami endured a forgettable day at the plate, striking out swinging in all four of his at-bats as the Chicago White Sox fell 2-0 to the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5, knocking them out of the American League Division Series.

The loss closed out the White Sox's postseason run and marked a difficult game for Murakami, the Japanese slugger counted on to provide a spark in the lineup.

The game capped a tense series, with the Guardians claiming the decisive win while the White Sox saw their season end in the American League Division Series.