The Division Series kicked off with Chicago White Sox claiming victory after home teams Dodgers, Rays and Brewers all won their respective Game 1 matchups. Los Angeles and Tampa Bay received strong performances from their starting pitchers while Milwaukee benefited from timely hitting and favorable calls. esporist.com
White Sox rookie sensation Munetaka Murakami delivered the highlight of the day, hitting a 440-foot, 112 mph two-run homer that was the hardest-hit ball of the playoffs so far. The blast gave Chicago an early 2-0 lead they would not relinquish in their victory over Cleveland.
