Munetaka Murakami entered Sunday on a 13-game homer-less streak. The 26-year-old Japanese rookie snapped that with his parents in attendance for his bobblehead day. The first baseman’s power returned, and his Chicago White Sox made their way back into the win column, handily defeating the Houston Astros 12-3.
The White Sox (55-49) dodged a potential sweep at Rate Field and kept their grip on first place in the AL Central, whereas the Astros (52-55) slid back in the crowded wild-card race.
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Murakami, an All-Star in his first MLB season, is a big reason why the White Sox are atop their division. He’s
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