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Murakami's home run lifts White Sox in Game 1
Original: One swing changed Game 1. Munetaka Murakami has changed much more than that for the White Sox https://www.nytimes.com/at
Munetaka Murakami's decisive swing changed Game 1 for the Chicago White Sox, and his arrival is being credited with transforming more than a single game. The Japanese slugger's home run proved pivotal, and coverage highlights how his presence is already shaping the team's culture and outlook heading deeper into the postseason.
Why now: Murakami's game-changing home run in Game 1 has drawn fresh attention to his impact since joining the White Sox.
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- One swing changed Game 1. Munetaka Murakami has changed much more than that for the White Sox https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7656610/2026/10/03/munetaka-murakami-home-run-white-sox-culture/ # Sports # Baseball # MLB · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2
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