Munetaka Murakami is having an extraordinary start to his MLB career, hitting home runs in his first three games. This feat is remarkable, especially considering the challenges of hitting in the American League, where pitchers tend to be more skilled. Murakami's success is even more impressive given the apparent help he received from the opposition on Sunday. The White Sox first baseman connected on a 3-2 pitch from Brewers rookie starter Brandon Sproat, which he lofted to right field. The ball appeared to tick off Sal Frelick's glove, clearing the fence for a home run. This performance puts Murakami in elite company, joining Trevor Story and Kyle Lewis in the record books for consecutive games with a home run. Story hit home runs in four consecutive regular season games to start his career in 2016, while Murakami and Cleveland's Chase DeLauter are currently tied with three straight games with a long ball. Murakami's homer gave the White Sox a 5-2 lead, and he also launched his second career grand slam on Sunday, matching his career-high of five RBIs in the second inning. This early success is a testament to Murakami's talent and potential, and it will be fascinating to see how he continues to perform as the season progresses.
