{
  "id": 11131800,
  "title": "White Sox news: Munetaka Murakami gets absolutely lit in dugout celebration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/white-sox-news-munetaka-murakami-gets-absolutely-lit-in-dugout",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T06:59:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/white-sox-news-munetaka-murakami-065906030.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the recently concluded ALDS series, Chicago White Sox rookie baseman Munetaka Murakami celebrated his team's win with an exuberant and intoxicated demeanor in the dugout. The 26-year-old, who had a disappointing performance in Game 2 where he went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts, expressed his delight in postgame interviews.\n\nMurakami's ability to connect with fans and teammates alike has been a standout feature since his arrival in the Windy City. Miguel Vargas, Murakami's teammate, praised the rookie's character, work ethic, and winning mentality. He stated that Murakami has won in Japan and the World Baseball Classic, contributing to his reputation as a winner.\n\nAfter clinching the series against the Houston Astros, the White Sox now face the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday. Murakami has ample time to recuperate from his celebratory night before the crucial matchup.",
  "summary": "How do you say completely hammered in Japanese? The Chicago White Sox advanced to the ALDS after sweeping the Houston Astros in their wild-card series. The White Sox eliminated the Astros, 7-3, in Game 2 at Daikin Park on Wednesday. If you’re a true fan of baseball, the best thing about every White Sox victory is not their resolve, talent, or […] The post White Sox news: Munetaka Murakami gets…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Munetaka Murakami’s ‘drunk’ interview goes viral after White Sox win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/munetaka-murakamis-drunk-interview-goes-viral-after-white-sox-win",
        "published": "2026-10-01T02:47:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}