Munetaka Murakami wins matchup against idol Yu Darvish The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

Munetaka Murakami of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows celebrates after hitting his 56th home run of the season during the final game of the regular season against the Yokohama DeNA BayStars at Jingu

Munetaka Murakami wins matchup against idol Yu Darvish The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

Munetaka Murakami wins matchup against idol Yu Darvish The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

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NPB NOTEBOOK] Munetaka Murakami Belts 56th Homer, Wins Triple Crown on The Season's Final Day

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NPB NOTEBOOK] Munetaka Murakami Belts 56th Homer, Wins Triple Crown on The Season's Final Day

NPB NOTEBOOK] Munetaka Murakami Belts 56th Homer, Wins Triple Crown on The Season's Final Day

Two-sword' Ohtani looks sharp ahead of WBC opener The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis