Column: Chicago White Sox star Munetaka Murakami ‘devastated’ by news of earthquake in his Japanese hometown

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Munetaka Murakami, a Chicago White Sox player, expressed devastation over the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in his hometown of Kumamoto, Japan. At least 13 deaths and many injuries were reported. Murakami confirmed his family is safe after the disaster.

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami said after Tuesday’s game with the New York Yankees his family was fine after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake devastated his Japanese hometown of Kumamoto. At least 13 people were dead and many were injured in the earthquake, which Murakami learned about early Tuesday morning. He played Tuesday and went 1-for-4 in the Sox’s 3-2 loss to the Yankees. ...