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After ending his slump, White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is ready for a 'big, long postseason run.'

HOUSTON – The last time the White Sox were in Houston, things took a turn for the worse.“Not sure we were quite clicking on all cylinders,” said manager Will Venable. “They just beat us because they're a good team, and…

By Misha Manjuran Oberoi · Chicago Sun Times

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 1:03 AM

Key Things to Know

Munetaka Murakami hit four home runs with a .684 slugging percentage over his last 10 games.
Murakami overcame a slump where he went 4-for-40 with 24 strikeouts in September.
Adjustments to Murakami's swing plane and enhanced leg routines helped correct his excessive uppercut.

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Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami has broken out of a severe September slump ahead of the postseason. After enduring a difficult 4-for-40 stretch with 24 strikeouts, the All-Star first baseman rebounded by hitting .263/.378/.684 with four home runs across his final 10 regular-season games.

Murakami and hitting coach Derek Shomon attributed the resurgence to swing adjustments and a reinforced leg-strengthening routine. White Sox manager Will Venable and teammate Miguel Vargas highlighted Murakami's game-changing power as crucial for the playoffs following Chicago's late-season division title loss to Cleveland.

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After ending his slump, White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is ready for a 'big, long postseason run.'

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