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Murakami hits first career grand slam and the White Sox beat the Athletics 9-2
TL;DR
Munetaka Murakami hit his first career grand slam as the White Sox defeated the Athletics 9-2. Davis Martin pitched seven strong innings, allowing only one earned run.
Key points
- Munetaka Murakami hit his first career grand slam
- Davis Martin pitched seven innings with only one earned run
- The White Sox had 15 hits in the game
- Colson Montgomery contributed with two RBIs
- The White Sox lead the majors with grand slams this season
Munetaka MurakamiDavis MartinChicago White SoxOakland Athletics
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Munetaka Murakami hit his first career grand slam, Davis Martin gave up three hits over seven innings, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Athletics 9-2 on Friday night. Murakami went 3 for 5 with singles in the third and fourth innings before his 431-foot grand slam in the seventh, the third of the season for the White Sox, who now lead the majors. It was Murakami's sixth homer of the season. The White Sox had 15 hits. A's starting pitcher Aaron Civale (2-1) gave up a career-high 11 through 4 2/3 innings. He threw 103 pitches and gave up five earned runs with four strikeouts and a walk. Colson Montgomery doubled in a run in the first to get the White Sox rolling early and followed it up with an RBI single in the third. Edgar Quero hit an RBI groundout in the third and Luisangel Acuña and Andrew Benintendi both hit RBI doubles in the fifth. Martin (3-1) had four strikeouts and gave up three hits, two walks and only one earned run. Nick Kurtz hit an RBI single in the bottom of the fourth for the Athletics, sending Shea Langeliers home, and Andy Ibáñez drove in Max Muncy in the bottom of the eighth.
Up next
The White Sox and Athletics continue their three-game series on Saturday, with Erick Fedde (0-3, 3.38 ERA) taking the mound for Chicago opposite (0-2, 5.59). \\_ AP MLB:
Q&A
What was Munetaka Murakami's performance in the game against the Athletics?
Munetaka Murakami went 3 for 5, including his first career grand slam and six home runs this season.
How did Davis Martin perform in the game against the Athletics?
Davis Martin pitched seven innings, allowing three hits, two walks, and only one earned run while striking out four batters.
What were the key highlights of the White Sox vs Athletics game?
The White Sox had 15 hits, with notable contributions from Colson Montgomery and multiple players driving in runs, leading to a 9-2 victory.
