Murakami's 440-Ft HR Powers White Sox Past Guardians

The Chicago White Sox opened the Division Series with a win highlighted by Munetaka Murakami's thunderous two-run homer. The 440-foot blast, the hardest-hit ball of the postseason so far at 112 mph off the bat, came in the fourth inning against Guardians rookie Parker Messick and gave the White Sox an early 2-0 lead they didn't relinquish.

Across the four opening games, home teams held serve as the Dodgers, Rays and Brewers joined the White Sox with victories. Los Angeles and Tampa Bay received strong pitching performances, while Milwaukee secured their win with timely hitting and some good fortune. sports24.club