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Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami made a powerful debut with the Chicago White Sox, hitting his first major league home run in a tough loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite the teams overall struggles, Murakami showcased solid plate discipline, drawing two walks and reaching base in three of four trips to the plate. He avoided striking out, unlike the rest of the lineup who struck out twenty times, tying a major league record. Murakamis performance was praised by manager Will Venable and the player himself, who felt calm and patient at the plate. The home run was caught by a Brewers fan but later traded back for an autographed bat, providing a memorable keepsake for Murakami to take back to Japan.

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