Murakami's HR Powers White Sox Past Guardians in Game 1

Munetaka Murakami delivered the hardest-hit ball of the playoffs so far, a 112 mph blast that traveled 440 feet to give the White Sox an early 2-0 lead they never relinquished in their 4-2 victory over the Guardians. The rookie slugger, signed on a two-year prove-it contract after limited interest from other teams, broke out of his postseason slump with the thunderous home run in the fourth inning. orlando-books.blog

Across the Division Series, home teams held serve with the Dodgers, Rays and Brewers joining the White Sox with victories. Los Angeles and Tampa Bay received dominant pitching performances, while Milwaukee secured their win with timely hitting and some luck in their Game 1 matchups.