Max Muncy Reflects on Memorable Home Runs at Dodger Stadium

Max Muncy has made history at Dodger Stadium, and his recent home run during the Dodgers’ homestand last week only added to his legacy. With a powerful swing, Muncy tied Eric Karros for the most regular-season home runs at Chavez Ravine, each boasting 130 homers in the iconic ballpark. When it comes to postseason performances, however, Muncy holds the edge with 137 total home runs compared to Karros’s 132.

Reflecting on his time hitting at Dodger Stadium over the weekend, Muncy was asked to pinpoint his favorite home run, intentionally excluding his dramatic 18th-inning shot in Game 3 of the 2018 World Series, which ended the longest postseason game in history. After a moment of contemplation, he recalled a particularly memorable walk-off home run against the Texas Rangers on April 10, where he became only the second Dodger, joining Don Demeter from 1959, to finish a three-homer game with a walk-off blast. “One, it’s a walk-off, two, it’s the third home run of the night,” Muncy said, clearly cherishing the moment.

Yet, as Muncy continued to reflect, another significant home run came to mind. On August 21, 2019, he hit a walk-off shot in the 10th inning against the Toronto Blue Jays, sealing a 2-1 victory. Joe Davis famously exclaimed, “Max Muncy saves the Dodgers tonight” as the ball soared over the fence. This moment, however, was about more than just the victory; it was intertwined with personal significance. Muncy was just days away from his 29th birthday, and on that night, his wife had flown in to share a special moment with him—a first meeting with their new puppy, Jax, a French bulldog.

“That one might actually be my favorite, because of the circumstances outside the field surrounding it. It was on or around my birthday,” Muncy reflected. “My wife flew home to pick up the puppy we just bought. I hadn’t met the puppy yet. She came to the stadium, and that was going to be the first night that I met him.” Now, with three kids and Jax in their lives, the memory of that night resonates even deeper.

“We went into extra innings, and the circumstances surrounding it might be the most memorable,” Muncy recalled, underscoring how personal milestones can intertwine with professional achievements, creating lasting memories that go beyond the game.

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