Brief
Murakami’s homer lifts White Sox 3-0 over Guardians in ALDS opener
Chicago took a 1‑0 series lead with Murakami’s fourth‑inning blast and strong pitching.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Munetaka Murakami’s two‑run, 440‑foot home run in the fourth inning gave the Chicago White Sox a 3‑0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Bleacher Report said.
The Japanese slugger went 2‑for‑4, the only player with multiple hits, while Chicago’s pitching staff allowed just three hits and recorded a rare four‑out save by Grant Taylor, who struck out six over four innings.
Cleveland’s bullpen surrendered one run in 4.2 innings, and Parker Messick struck out six in a 4.1‑inning start. Chicago added an insurance run in the seventh on a Colson Montgomery RBI double. Both teams have a day off before Game 2, with Gavin Williams slated to start for Cleveland and Chicago’s starter yet to be named.
Key facts
- Munetaka Murakami hit a two‑run, 440‑foot home run in the fourth inning. (bleacherreport.com)
- The White Sox won Game 1 of the ALDS 3‑0 over the Guardians. (bleacherreport.com)
- Grant Taylor earned a four‑out save, striking out six in four innings. (bleacherreport.com)
- Colson Montgomery drove in an insurance run with an RBI double in the seventh. (bleacherreport.com)
Sources
- [1] bleacherreport.com — originally reported as “Murakami Leads White Sox Past Guardians, Box Score Stats, Highlights, Updated MLB Playoff Bracket”
