“Japan’s home run king” Murakami Munetaka (23) hit multiple home runs for the first time this season.
In May alone, 메이저사이트 he hit four home runs and fired a flare of revival.
Since he is a player who is very good at driving, it seems that the activation that took place this time will not be easily solved.
Murakami hit his first multi-homer of the season and saved the team from a losing streak. Photo = Yakult Swallows website capture
In the match against the Chunichi Dragons held at Jingu Stadium on the 13th, Murakami broke the team’s losing streak to 2 with 3 hits in 4 at-bats, 4 RBIs and 2 home runs.
His first at-bat was out, but when the opportunity to second base with two outs came back, he put a high fastball into the middle left stand and hit a two-run home run in the first five.
Murakami, who also had a hit in the third at-bat in the sixth inning, hit a fastball again in the eighth inning from first base and hit a two-run home run in the rain.
Murakami, who posted a total of 4 RBIs, announced his revival by hitting his first multi-homer this season.
Murakami said, “The first at-bat home run was a little late, but I pushed it properly and it became a home run. Starter Peters has yet to win, so I wanted to give him his first win today. I am happy to win,” he said. “March and April were only causing trouble to the team. My condition seems to be getting better now. I will work harder, please support me.”
As of the 13th, Murakami is recording a batting average of 0.218 with 6 home runs and 22 RBIs.
Considering that he fell below the 10th mark and experienced a batting average, his record is showing a lot of improvement.
He improved his on-base percentage to 0.365 and his slugging percentage improved to 0.412.
Especially in his scoring range, his batting average is not bad at 0.323, so it seems that his burden will be relieved a little.