MLB : Murakami Shines Despite Late Arrival in Cactus League Opener

Munetaka Murakami shines in his Cactus League debut with the Chicago White Sox, recording two hits and two RBIs despite a late arrival due to traffic. The 26-year-old slugger, who signed a two-year, $34 million contract in December, arrives just 20 minutes before first pitch and helps propel the Sox to an 8-1 victory over the Cubs. Murakami's first hit comes in the third inning, showcasing a powerful single with a 108.3 mph exit velocity. In the fourth, he delivers a two-run double after Cubs center fielder Seiya Suzuki loses the ball in the sun. "I had butterflies inside me," Murakami admits, but he quickly finds his rhythm. Elsewhere, Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso homers in a 2-0 win against the Yankees, and Nolan Arenado hits a leadoff shot for the Diamondbacks in a 3-2 victory over the Rockies.