Brief
Munetaka Murakami says his ALDS home run feeling was “a little bit dirty”
The Japanese star’s comment sparked chuckles after Chicago’s 3‑0 win over Cleveland on Oct. 3, 2026.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami said his reaction to a two‑run home run in Game 1 of the American League Division Series was “a little bit dirty,” according to a post‑game interview relayed by the New York Post.
Murakami’s homer came in the fourth inning of the 3‑0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Oct. 3, 2026. After turning toward the dugout, he was asked what he felt; he replied through an interpreter, “I can’t really explain it in words right now, but it was something a little bit dirty.” The comment drew a few chuckles from the press.
Murakami added that he was happy to get the first run in an important game. Teammate catcher Kyle Teel praised his swing and clubhouse presence, while Guardians catcher Austin Hedges called him “a stud.” The Japanese slugger, in his first MLB season after eight years in Nippon Professional Baseball, posted a .207/.347/.478 line with 35 homers and 77 RBIs over 127 games this season.
Key facts
- Munetaka Murakami hit a two‑run home run in the fourth inning of Game 1 of the ALDS on Oct. 3, 2026. (nypost.com)
- Murakami described his feeling after the homer as “a little bit dirty.” (nypost.com)
- The White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3‑0 in that game. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “White Sox star Munetaka Murakami admits he had ‘dirty’ thought after homering in ALDS against rival Guardians”
