Murakami Sōtatsu sets Japanese rookie home run record with 25th HR

Chicago White Sox rookie Murakami Sōtatsu hit his 25th home run, establishing a new record for the most home runs by a Japanese rookie in Major League Baseball. The blast came in the third at‑bat against the Cleveland Guardians and contributed to the White Sox's continued winning streak.

In the same games, teammate Seiya Suzuki added two hits and two RBIs, while Masanori Yoshida recorded multi‑hit games in consecutive outings, helping the team extend its overall winning streak to nine games.