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Munetaka Murakami homers in a 5th-straight game, matching a Chicago White Sox record, in 11-7 loss
TL;DR
Munetaka Murakami hit a home run in his fifth consecutive game, tying a Chicago White Sox franchise record. Despite this achievement, the White Sox lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-7.
Key points
- Munetaka Murakami hit a home run in his fifth consecutive game
- Murakami tied a Chicago White Sox franchise record
- The White Sox lost 11-7 to the Arizona Diamondbacks
- Ildemaro Vargas had two home runs and five RBIs
- 20,799 fans attended the game at Chase Field
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PHOENIX — Munetaka Murakami tied a Chicago White Sox franchise record on Wednesday with a home run in his fifth consecutive game. But the Sox couldn’t dig out of a huge hole, and lost 11-7 to the Arizona Diamondbacks in front of 20,799 at Chase Field.
Murakami hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning against Diamondbacks reliever Ryan Thompson. He joined A.J. Pierzynski (2012), Paul Konerko (2011), Carlos Lee (2003), Frank Thomas (twice in 1994), Ron Kittle (1983) and Greg Luzinski (1983) as Sox players to homer in five straight games.
“I’m really happy that I (tied) the record,” Murakami said through an interpreter.
Miguel Vargas and Colson Montgomery also continued home run streaks on Wednesday for the Sox.
But Ildemaro Vargas had two home runs and five RBIs for the Diamondbacks. He hit a three-run home run against Sox starter Anthony Kay during a four-run second inning.
Miguel Vargas, no relation, led off the third with a home run to left-center, bringing the Sox within 4-3. He has homered in three straight games.
Ildemaro Vargas answered with a two-run home run in the bottom of the third, stretching Arizona’s lead to 6-3.
Montgomery led off the fourth with a home run. He has homered in four consecutive games.
The Diamondbacks scored twice in the bottom of the fourth, including on a balk called on Kay. The left-hander allowed eight runs on eight hits with three walks and one strikeout in 3 2/3 innings.
Q&A
Who holds the Chicago White Sox record for consecutive games with a home run?
Munetaka Murakami tied the record with his fifth consecutive game home run, joining players like A.J. Pierzynski and Frank Thomas.
What was the final score of the White Sox vs. Diamondbacks game?
The Chicago White Sox lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks with a final score of 11-7.
How many home runs did Ildemaro Vargas hit in the game against the White Sox?
Ildemaro Vargas hit two home runs and had five RBIs in the game against the White Sox.
