URGENT UPDATE: Max Muncy has just made history for the Los Angeles Dodgers by hitting his 14th career postseason home run during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on October 17, 2023. Muncy’s 412-foot blast over the center-field wall in the sixth inning not only solidified the Dodgers’ lead at 3-1 but also broke the franchise record he previously shared with Justin Turner and Corey Seager.
The Dodgers went on to clinch a 5-1 victory, taking a commanding 2-0 series lead in the best-of-seven matchup. “It means a lot to me,” Muncy stated post-game. “The Dodgers are a franchise that have been around for a very, very long time. A lot of very successful players have played in this organization. To be able to break that record is kind of huge for me.”
In addition to his historic home run, Muncy emphasized the significance of playing in meaningful October games. “The biggest thing is it speaks to the fact that I’ve had a chance to play in so many postseason games,” he added. “That’s always been the most important thing to me. You get as many chances as you can to win that World Series. That’s the reason why you play this game.”
This remarkable achievement came during Muncy’s 70th postseason game with the Dodgers. For context, Turner played 86 postseason games for Los Angeles from 2014 to 2022, while Seager participated in 61 games from 2015 to 2021. Muncy nearly captured the record during Game 1 as well, hitting a drive that was moments away from being a grand slam, only to result in an unusual 8-6-2 double play instead.
After the game, Muncy reflected on the near-grand slam, revealing, “I definitely thought he got it. That back wall is so 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 came down with it again.” Fortunately for Muncy and the Dodgers, that was not the case.
In addition to his record-setting home runs, Muncy also holds the Dodgers’ record with 60 career postseason walks. With the series moving to Los Angeles, all eyes will be on Muncy and the Dodgers as they aim to extend their lead further. The next game is scheduled for October 19, 2023, and fans are eager to see if Muncy can add to his remarkable postseason legacy.
