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White Sox deal with three-game sweep as Munetaka Murakami nears return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 10:49 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

White Sox deal with three-game sweep as Munetaka Murakami nears return

Summary

The Chicago White Sox suffered a three-game sweep by the Boston Red Sox, dropping to a 2-6 record in July. This slump comes after a strong first half of the season, where they were leading the AL Central. With competitive teams like the Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins closing in, the return of slugger Munetaka Murakami is expected soon. Murakami, previously sidelined by injury, had 20 home runs and a.378 on-base percentage in his first 57 games. His return is anticipated to provide a needed boost to the White Sox lineup as they seek to regain momentum.

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By the Numbers

•White Sox record falls to 2-6 in July after the Red Sox sweep.
•Boston Red Sox completed a three-game series against Chicago.
•Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins are closing the gap in the AL Central.
•Munetaka Murakami is expected to return to the lineup soon.
•Murakami hit 20 home runs in his first 57 games before injury.

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The Chicago White Sox have been one of the biggest surprise teams in MLB during the first half of the 2026 season. After entering the year with modest expectations, Chicago has exceeded nearly every projection and enters the final weekend…
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