MILWAUKEE — Star infielder Max Muncy of the Los Angeles Dodgers achieved a notable franchise milestone, securing his 14th career postseason home run during Tuesday night’s Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Muncy’s impressive 412-foot hit, soaring over the center-field barrier in the sixth inning, surpassed the Dodgers’ previous record, which he jointly held with Justin Turner and Corey Seager. This solo home run, delivered against starting pitcher Freddy Peralta, increased Los Angeles’ advantage to 3-1.
The Dodgers ultimately triumphed with a 5-1 victory, extending their lead to 2-0 in the best-of-seven series.
“This accomplishment is deeply meaningful for me,” Muncy shared. “The Dodgers boast a rich history spanning many years, with a legacy of highly accomplished players. Breaking this record is a truly significant moment for me.”
“However, what stands out most is the opportunity I’ve had to participate in numerous postseason games. This is a hallmark of being a Dodger, knowing that you’ll have the chance to play meaningful baseball in October. Having this opportunity every year has been the most important aspect for me. It’s about maximizing your chances to win that World Series, which is why we play this game.”
This marks Muncy’s 70th postseason appearance with the Dodgers. Turner played 86 postseason games for Los Angeles between 2014 and 2022, while Seager participated in 61 games from 2015 to 2021.
Muncy nearly achieved the team record during Game 1, when he delivered a powerful hit towards center field that narrowly missed being a grand slam. Instead, the play resulted in an unusual 8-6-2 double play after the ball escaped center fielder Sal Frelick’s glove.
Frelick attempted a leaping catch, but the ball rebounded off the top of the wall before he could secure it, leading to the Brewers forcing runners out at home plate and third base.
Following Tuesday’s game, Muncy was questioned about whether he was concerned Frelick would make the catch as the ball headed in his direction.
“I certainly believed he had it,” Muncy responded. “The back wall is very close to the center-field wall. I didn’t see the ball bounce at all. When I didn’t see it bounce, I thought he had caught it. I was about to be extremely frustrated. However, I saw him sitting on the ground, and that’s when I realized he didn’t have possession of the ball.”
Muncy also holds the Dodgers record with 60 career postseason walks.
