Antonacci, Murakami go back-to-back to tie game in eighth

The homers were Nos. 8 and 23 for the pair

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 301 min read

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Munetaka Murakami goes back-to-back with Sam Antonacci and we're all tied up in tonight's #MLBNShowcase!!! 📺 presented

What happened: Antonacci hit his eighth homer to right field before Murakami sent his 23rd to center.

Why it matters: The two swings erased a late deficit and reset the game with one inning remaining.

By the numbers: Antonacci's homer was his eighth of 2026; Murakami's was his 23rd. The opposing pitcher had allowed four homers all season before yielding two on consecutive pitches.

What to watch: The ninth inning will determine whether the comeback produces a win or extra innings.

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@MLBNetwork Jul 29, 10:27 PM ET

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Antonacci, Murakami go back-to-back to tie game in eighth

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