Munetaka Murakami Hits First MLB Multi-Homer Game, Chasing Schwarber's 20 Home Runs
白襪隊日籍選手村上宗隆首次在MLB單場雙響砲，以17轟暫居美聯全壘打王，追趕大聯盟領先者舒瓦伯的20轟。
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- 📰 Published: May 17, 2026 at 13:49
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Japanese player Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox achieved his first multi-homer game in Major League Baseball (MLB) during a match against the Chicago Cubs. After this game, his season home run total reached 17, surpassing Aaron Judge of the Yankees to become the sole leader in the American League. This performance also ranks him third for most home runs by a Japanese player in their MLB rookie season, behind only Shohei Ohtani and Kenji Johjima. The current MLB home run leader is Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies, with 20 home runs.