Murakami Shines with Family in Attendance | Houston Astros News

Munetaka Murakami lit up the Astros with two homers and six RBIs in a 12-3 White Sox win, avoiding a home sweep while celebrating his bobblehead day. His mom even nailed a perfect ceremonial pitch, sparking fan chatter about her genetic baseball legacy. With a .239 average, 22 homers, and 48 RBIs, projections see him finishing with 34 homers and 75 RBIs — a stellar return for his $34M, two-year deal from Japan. The White Sox, now AL Central leaders at 55-49, are on track for a playoff run after years of rebuilding. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bc131f20b904765d