Murakami's Homer Spree: Sox on Pace to Shatter Records

0:00It's April 28th. This is MLB News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. Chicago White Sox pulled off a wild comeback against the Los Angeles Angels, winning 8-7 in a game that started 3 hours late. Down 5-1 in the 7th inning at home, the Sox loaded the bases and Andrew Bin and Tendi doubled to tie it up with no outs. Then Munitaka Murakami crushed his MLB leading 12th home run, a two-run shot that flipped the score. The Angels brought in a reliever, but Murakami got a fastball right in his wheelhouse and sent it deep into right field. McGill Vargas added another homer right after, his sixth of the year, to make it 8-5. The Angels pushed back in the 9th but couldn't tie it, giving the young Sox squad a key win after dropping their first two home games post-road. Tripp. Fans are buzzing about Murakami, the Japanese superstar in his first big league season. He smashed 7 homers in his last 10 games, looking totally at ease after dominating in Japan.

1:02No adjustment blues for him. He's carrying the Sox offense like a vet. Now leading the league with 12 dingers, Murakami's on pace to shatter records early in the 2026 season. That puts him ahead of the rookie mark of 53, and even sniffing Aaron Judges' American league single season vest of 62. The Sox have only played 18% of their games, so plenty of ball left. His hot streak gives him breathing room to chase history, even if he cools off a touch. The Sox keep building momentum, and Murakami's proving why he's the real deal in the majors.