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Murakami's 440-foot homer powers White Sox in ALDS opener
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Munetaka Murakami delivered a 440-foot home run, his first in the postseason, as the Chicago White Sox won Game 1 of the ALDS. Coverage in the US and Japan highlights the Japanese slugger's game-changing power, with MLB.com noting that despite the result, opposing pitcher Messick's stuff still plays in October.
Why now: Murakami's first postseason home run in a playoff game is drawing attention in both Japan and the United States.
Munetaka MurakamiChicago White SoxALDSMLB
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Evidence
- Messick's stuff plays in October, even if Game 1 result doesn't · MLB.com
- Munetaka Murakami powers White Sox to victory in Game 1 of ALDS · The Japan Times
- Munetaka Murakami's game-changing power keys White Sox' Game 1 victory in ALDS · Chicago Sun-Times
- Murakami's 1st postseason HR? A 440-foot moonshot in Game 1 of ALDS · MLB.com
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