니시다 리쿠가 월요일 레이트 필드에서 열린 미네소타 트윈스와의 경기에서 시카고 화이트삭스 소속으로 메이저리그 데뷔전을 치르며 3-1 승리를 이끌었다. 신인 외야수인 니시다는 이날 경기에서 보살 하나를 기록하고 메이저리그 첫 안타를 신고했다. 무라카미 무네타카 또한 화이트삭스에서 홈런을 기록했다.
트리플 A 샬럿에서 콜업된 니시다는 우익수로 선발 출전했다. 그는 2회말 주자를 잡아내며 동점 상황을 지켜냈고, 총 7개의 풋아웃을 기록하며 화이트삭스 외야수 데뷔전 최다 풋아웃 기록을 세웠다. 4회에는 안타를 기록하며 생애 첫 메이저리그 안타를 달성했다.
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Masataka Yoshida's two-run homer in the seventh inning powered Samurai Japan's 4-3 comeback win over Australia in the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C at Tokyo Dome, securing the top spot with a perfect 3-0 record. The match, attended by Japan's Emperor, Empress, and Princess Aiko, highlighted Yoshida's tournament dominance and team morale boosted by adviser Yu Darvish's symbolic jersey.
Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami launched a 431-foot home run in the sixth inning to help secure a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Rate Field. The blast gave the White Sox the lead they would not relinquish and marked several firsts for the Japanese rookie. Manager Will Venable praised Murakami's impact on and off the field.
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Chicago White Sox designated hitter Munetaka Murakami hit a home run for the third consecutive game, powering his team to a 7-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics in the series rubber game at Sutter Health Park. The 26-year-old Japanese slugger's eight home runs lead all Japanese-born players through their first 22 MLB games this season. The win marked Chicago's first series victory since early April.
Shohei Ohtani crushed a grand slam and RBI single for five RBIs and three hits, powering Samurai Japan to a dominant 13-0 mercy-rule victory over Chinese Taipei in the 2026 World Baseball Classic opener at Tokyo Dome on Friday night before 42,314 fans, highlighted by a tournament-record 10-run second inning.
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Nolan McLean of the Mets tops the first National League Rookie of the Year poll for 2026 while Munetaka Murakami of the White Sox leads the American League side.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki is progressing toward a minor league rehab assignment following a right knee injury. The player completed defensive drills, baserunning and sliding during Tuesday's workout at Wrigley Field. Manager Craig Counsell indicated Suzuki is ready for game action soon.
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Tatsuya Imai allowed six runs in four innings during his return to the majors on Tuesday night. Astros manager Joe Espada said afterward that the pitcher will take the mound again in his next scheduled start despite the poor outing.