The White Sox are seeking balance on their offense this season, relying heavily on the power of rookie Munetaka Murakami and third baseman Miguel Vargas. The team has scored most of their runs early in the season, with 35 home runs and 121 overall, ranking 21st. Manager Will Venable acknowledged that the long ball is great, but acknowledged the need to diversify the team's offense. He also noted that the team is doing well at the bottom of the order, using situational hitting and bunt attempts. The Sox's 25 home runs from April 12-27 were the third-most in baseball, largely due to Murakam's five-game home run streak.