Munetaka Murakami, the Japanese rookie for the Chicago White Sox, continued his impressive season by hitting his 18th home run, the most in the American League, to lead his team to a 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on May 24, 2026.
At Target Field, Murakami cleared the fence in the fifth inning, bringing his season total to a league-leading 18 homers. The hit helped secure the win for the White Sox.
Alongside Murakami’s performance, fellow rookie Nishida made his mark by recording his first career MLB hit. Though details of the exact moment remain unclear, Nishida succeeded in his debut, contributing to the team’s overall morale.
The victory improved the White Sox’s record, while Murakami continued to solidify his reputation as one of the most promising young hitters in the league.
