# Murakami Powers White Sox in ALDS Game 1

> Munetaka Murakami hits two-run homer as White Sox defeat Guardians in ALDS opener.
- Title: Murakami Powers White Sox in ALDS Game 1 · The Japan Times
- Summary: Munetaka Murakami hits two-run homer as White Sox defeat Guardians in ALDS opener. Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of AL Division…
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/10/04/baseball/mlb/murakami-homer-white-sox-alds
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- Published: 2026-10-03T23:19:00+00:00
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## Game 1 Result
Chicago White Sox defeated Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of the AL Division Series.
## Murakami's Two-Run Homer
Munetaka Murakami belted a two-run homer off All-Star Parker Messick.
## Pitching Performance
Five pitchers combined on a three-hitter as the White Sox secured the victory.
## Dodgers' Game 1
Los Angeles Dodgers' Tarik Skubal dominated over six innings in their NL Division Series opener.
## Rays' ALDS Start
Tampa Bay Rays opened their ALDS against New York Yankees with a 1-0 victory.
## Rays' Pitching
Drew Rasmussen did not allow a hit through 7⅔ scoreless innings in the Rays' win.
## Key takeaway

Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of AL Division Series with Murakami's two-run homer.