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Murakami Impresses in White Sox Debut with 2 Hits, 2 RBIs

White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami overcame traffic delays to collect two hits and two RBIs in his Cactus League debut against the Cubs.

Munetaka Murakami overcame a late arrival caused by a highway accident to go 2-for-3 with two RBIs in his White Sox spring training debut. The Japanese slugger reached base in his first at-bat against the Cubs despite concerns about his preparation time.

Murakami, who signed a $34 million deal in December, is looking to provide a power boost for the rebuilding White Sox.