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Dodgers' Max Muncy Matches a Record Set by Jimmie Foxx in 1938
Dodgers' Max Muncy Matches a Record Set by Jimmie Foxx in 1938 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As of Wednesday, Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy has notched a series of impressive feats that have snowballed into one accomplishment so rare, it has only been done once in an MLB season. While it took a Hall-of-Famer the course of an entire season to do it, Muncy did it in under a month. Advertisement In a post on X, OptaSTATS pointed out that since May 31, Muncy had recorded three games of 6+ RBIs, three multi-home run games, two games with 7+ RBIs, two games with multiple home runs of the 3-run or more variety, and two grand slams. OptaSTATS noted that, 'The only other player in MLB history to do all of that over an entire season was Jimmie Foxx during his 1938 MVP campaign.' Hitting .250/.375/.454 with 12 home runs, chances are Muncy won't be an MVP this year, but since donning prescription eyewear on April 30, we have seen a new Muncy (and not the one with the A's). Prior to his eyesight revelation, Muncy was hitting .180 with no home runs. In the month of June alone, Muncy is hitting .328/.459/.642 with six home runs entering Friday's bout against the Royals. Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) looks on during batting practice before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Aiken-Imagn Images In the blink of a perfectly seeing eye, Muncy's bat exploded, and all trade rumors replacing him have ceased. A hot streak such as this isn't too uncommon for Muncy, who often has experienced hot and cold streaks. Whether he can sustain his torrid pace with his newfound eyesight or not remains to be seen, but every Dodgers fan can truly appreciate the history he has made since the end of May. Advertisement Related: Bold Trade Idea Sends Emmanuel Clase to Dodgers Related: Joe Kelly Pledges Loyalty to Dodgers if MLB Teams Come Calling This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Max Muncy dazzles with 2nd grand slam in 3 games
The post Max Muncy dazzles with 2nd grand slam in 3 games appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Los Angeles Dodgers have dominated as Shohei Ohtani resumed his two-way role with the team. Los Angeles has scored 30 runs over the last three games. And while Ohtani contributed 2 home runs and 7 RBI in that span, Max Muncy has overshadowed the reigning NL MVP. Advertisement Muncy hit a grand slam against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday. It was his second grand slam in three games, per Dodgers Nation. LA's third baseman drove in 6 runs, leading the team to an 8-1 win over Colorado. And in the Dodgers' series finale against the Washington Nationals, Muncy went off for 2 home runs (1 grand slam) and 7 RBI. It was his second 7-RBI game in 22 days. That's the least amount of time between 7-RBI games since 1951. Max Muncy powers the Dodgers' three-game winning streak Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images In the last three games Muncy has gone 6-13 with 3 home runs (2 grand slams), 13 RBI and 6 runs scored. The two-time All-Star now has 4 multi-homer games this season, all in the last month. Wednesday marked the third time Muncy had 6 or more RBI in a game this year. Advertisement The 10th-year veteran is making up for a slow start in which he went homer-less over the first month of the season. Muncy has slowly been heating up. After producing a .684 OPS in April, he posted an .851 OPS in May. And he's been on an absolute tear in June. Entering Wednesday's matchup against the Rockies, Muncy was slashing .317/.457/.603 this month. He now has 6 home runs, 20 RBI and 22 runs scored in 22 June games. The hot streak has raised his batting average 30 points as he's now hitting .250 with an .820 OPS on the season. Muncy has 12 home runs, 51 RBI and 2.5 bWAR in 76 games. The Dodgers have also been hot of late. After dominating the division all season, the San Francisco Giants pulled into a tie for first place with LA on June 13. The Dodgers responded by winning nine of their next 11 games. Los Angeles won its series against the Giants 2-1 and took three of four games against the San Diego Padres in that span. The Dodgers took back control of the division with the hot streak. After beating the Rockies Wednesday, LA has a 5.5 game lead over the Giants and the Padres, who are tied for second place in the NL West. Advertisement Related: 2 sneaky trades Dodgers must make to boost World Series chances Related: MLB rumors: Yankees, Dodgers, Cubs could fight over trade deadline 'prize'
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Max Muncy keeps hot streak alive with 4th HR in 4 days
The post Max Muncy keeps hot streak alive with 4th HR in 4 days appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Los Angeles Dodgers kept their winning streak going against the Colorado Rockies. Los Angeles swept Colorado, outscoring the team 20-9 in the three-game series. And, despite the Dodgers' star-studded lineup, Max Muncy stole the spotlight with his recent offensive eruption. Muncy hit his second grand slam in three games on Wednesday, driving in 6 runs. In LA's series opener against the Kansas City Royals, the veteran third baseman was at it again. Advertisement Muncy hit a home run in his first at-bat against the Royals Friday, going deep for the fourth time in his last four games, per MLB. Batting in the second inning, Muncy worked the count in his favor before hammering a 3-1 four-seamer from Royals starter Noah Cameron to deep center. The 424-foot bomb is Muncy's 13th on the season and his fourth in four contests. He now has 15 RBI in that span as well, bringing his season total to 53. Max Muncy continues crazy power surge for Dodgers Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Muncy's offensive production has come in bunches this season. But he's been fantastic in June. The two-time All-Star entered Friday's matchup slashing a scorching .328/.459/.642 in 22 games this month. After his second inning fireworks against the Royals, he has 7 home runs, 22 RBI and 20 runs scored in June. Advertisement That production would put him on a 162-game pace for 45 homers, 150 RBI and 142 runs scored. And the Dodgers have Muncy batting eighth in the lineup on Friday – a testament to the ridiculous collection of talent in LA. And speaking of ridiculous talent, Shohei Ohtani started off the game with a leadoff home run. Ohtani passed Aaron Judge with his National League-leading 29th dinger of the season. He also hit his seventh triple of the year, picked up two more RBI and scored two runs. And it's only the sixth inning. The Dodgers entered the Royals series having won 10 of their last 12 games and four straight. The hot streak allowed LA to retake control of the NL West after the San Francisco Giants tied the Dodgers for first place on June 13. Los Angeles now has a six game lead in the division. Related: Freddie Freeman seals win over Royals with web gem at 1st base Related: Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez makes final decision on Home Run Derby
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Dodgers bring 5-game road win streak into game against the Royals
Los Angeles Dodgers (52-31, first in the NL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (38-44, fourth in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani (0-0, 4.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, two strikeouts); Royals: Seth Lugo (4-5, 2.93 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 68 strikeouts) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -165, Royals +138; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers hit the road against the Kansas City Royals trying to prolong a five-game road winning streak. Kansas City is 38-44 overall and 19-23 at home. The Royals have a 27-10 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents. Los Angeles is 52-31 overall and 22-17 on the road. The Dodgers have a 15-9 record in games decided by one run. The teams match up Saturday for the second time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Royals with 41 extra base hits (27 doubles, three triples and 11 home runs). Salvador Perez is 9 for 36 with two doubles, three home runs and eight RBIs over the past 10 games. Advertisement Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 48 extra base hits (12 doubles, seven triples and 29 home runs). Max Muncy is 10 for 30 with a triple, four home runs and 18 RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Royals: 4-6, .203 batting average, 3.37 ERA, outscored by five runs Dodgers: 8-2, .255 batting average, 4.40 ERA, outscored opponents by 16 runs INJURIES: Royals: Cole Ragans: 15-Day IL (rotator cuff), Michael Massey: 10-Day IL (ankle), Hunter Harvey: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Alec Marsh: 60-Day IL (shoulder), James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow) Dodgers: Roki Sasaki: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tony Gonsolin: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tyler Glasnow: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Evan Phillips: 60-Day IL (forearm), Blake Snell: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Blake Treinen: 60-Day IL (forearm), Edgardo Henriquez: 60-Day IL (foot), Kyle Hurt: 60-Day IL (elbow), Michael Grove: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brusdar Graterol: 60-Day IL (shoulder), River Ryan: 60-Day IL (elbow), Gavin Stone: 60-Day IL (shoulder) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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Dodgers bring 5-game road win streak into game against the Royals
Los Angeles Dodgers (52-31, first in the NL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (38-44, fourth in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani (0-0, 4.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, two strikeouts); Royals: Seth Lugo (4-5, 2.93 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 68 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -165, Royals +138; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers hit the road against the Kansas City Royals trying to prolong a five-game road winning streak. Kansas City is 38-44 overall and 19-23 at home. The Royals have a 27-10 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents. Los Angeles is 52-31 overall and 22-17 on the road. The Dodgers have a 15-9 record in games decided by one run. The teams match up Saturday for the second time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Royals with 41 extra base hits (27 doubles, three triples and 11 home runs). Salvador Perez is 9 for 36 with two doubles, three home runs and eight RBIs over the past 10 games. Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 48 extra base hits (12 doubles, seven triples and 29 home runs). Max Muncy is 10 for 30 with a triple, four home runs and 18 RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Royals: 4-6, .203 batting average, 3.37 ERA, outscored by five runs Dodgers: 8-2, .255 batting average, 4.40 ERA, outscored opponents by 16 runs INJURIES: Royals: Cole Ragans: 15-Day IL (rotator cuff), Michael Massey: 10-Day IL (ankle), Hunter Harvey: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Alec Marsh: 60-Day IL (shoulder), James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow) Dodgers: Roki Sasaki: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tony Gonsolin: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tyler Glasnow: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Evan Phillips: 60-Day IL (forearm), Blake Snell: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Blake Treinen: 60-Day IL (forearm), Edgardo Henriquez: 60-Day IL (foot), Kyle Hurt: 60-Day IL (elbow), Michael Grove: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brusdar Graterol: 60-Day IL (shoulder), River Ryan: 60-Day IL (elbow), Gavin Stone: 60-Day IL (shoulder) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
