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Murakami Leaves White Sox's Game with Tigers because of Tightness in Right Hamstring
Murakami was removed after beating a throw to first, and the White Sox said he is undergoing further evaluation.
- On Friday, Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami exited the game against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning with right hamstring tightness after beating a throw to first base.
- Manager Will Venable, training staff, and interpreter Kenzo Yagi rushed to the field after Murakami decelerated cautiously while running to first, with Luisangel Acuña replacing him as pinch runner.
- Entering Friday, Murakami was tied for the American League lead with 20 home runs and 41 RBIs, becoming the only rookie in major-league history to reach 20 homers before June.
- The Tigers led 2-1 in front of a crowd of 30,019 at Rate Field after Dillon Dingler hit his team-leading 11th homer, while the White Sox cut the deficit in the bottom half.
- Signed to a two-year, $34 million contract in December, Murakami has been a vital addition for the White Sox, who improved to 8-3 against American League Central opponents this season.
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White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami (hamstring) leaves game
Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami was removed in the third inning of Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers after tweaking his hamstring.Murakami, whose 20 home runs share the American League lead with Houston's Yordan Alvarez, grabbed at his right hamstring after hustling down the first base line to avoid a 4-6-3 double play.Murakami walked slowly back to the dugout without needing assistance."He'll be evaluated and we'll see what w…
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