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Murakami's Power Blast Powers White Sox Win

Munetaka Murakami launched a 440-foot, 112 mph home run, the hardest-hit ball of the playoffs, to lead the Chicago White Sox to victory in their Division Series opener.

Munetaka Murakami made a statement in his first postseason home run, launching a 440-foot blast that traveled at 112 mph off the bat. The powerful shot came in the fourth inning against Cleveland Guardians rookie Parker Messick, giving the White Sox an early 2-0 lead they would not relinquish.

The White Sox victory came as all three home teams - Dodgers, Rays and Brewers - held serve in their Division Series openers. Los Angeles and Tampa Bay received strong performances from their starting pitchers, while Milwaukee benefited from timely hitting and some late-game luck. fishroad-app.com