White Sox rookie Murakami celebrates playoff berth with memorable interview
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 3:53 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami delivered a memorable interview after his team swept the Houston Astros in the AL wild card series. During a post-game celebration, he declared himself and his interpreter to be drunk while answering questions in English. Murakami had an impressive rookie season, hitting 35 home runs after joining from Japan. The White Sox are set to face the Cleveland Guardians in the best-of-five AL Division series starting Saturday.
- •Murakami participated in a celebratory interview after the AL wild card series.
- •He hit 35 home runs in the regular season.
- •The White Sox swept the Astros to clinch a playoff spot.
- •They will face the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Division series on Saturday.
- 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Watch White Sox rookie's amazing beer-soaked interview: 'I'm drunk'
"White Sox rookie ditches his translator and announces he's drunk in forgettable interview.
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