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Munetaka Murakami leaves translator laughing with comment about his home run

Munetaka Murakami turned heads during and after the Chicago White Sox’s 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 11:33 PM
Munetaka Murakami leaves translator laughing with comment about his home run
Key Things to Know
  • Munetaka Murakami's postgame remark about his home run made his translator chuckle during the press conference.
  • Murakami hit a 440-foot, two-run home run off Parker Messick to break the scoreless tie.
  • The Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of the ALDS.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Munetaka Murakami amused his interpreter during a postgame press conference after the Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Saturday. Asked how he felt after hitting his home run, Murakami gave a response translated as feeling "something a little bit dirty" when turning toward the dugout.

The 26-year-old slugger hit a pivotal two-run, 440-foot home run off Guardians starter Parker Messick in the fourth inning. The victory gave Chicago a 1-0 lead in the American League Division Series at Progressive Field.

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