Munetaka Murakami working hard to emerge from slump
Slumping slugger Munetaka Murakami has three hits in his last four games, including a three-run home run (No. 32) and his first triple in the majors. Still, the big rookie from Japan is batting only .108 (8-for-74) over his last 22 games, with three homers, 12 RBI and 15 walks.Murakami says he expected major-league pitchers to quickly analyze him after he got off to a strong start this season that included 20 homers in his first 57 games — and before he suffered a hamstring strain May 29 that…
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