The Los Angeles Dodgers made postseason history in Game 2 of the NLCS thanks to a swing that no glove could stop. In the sixth inning, Max Muncy launched a solo home run to center field off Milwaukee Brewers starter Freddy Peralta, giving the Dodgers a 3-1 lead and setting a new franchise record for home runs in the playoffs with the club.
The moment was a perfect storm of redemption and record-breaking. After the 35-year-old's near-miss in Game 1 turned into a bizarre double play involving Sal Frelick, this time the Brewers outfielder couldn’t deny him. Frelick timed his leap at the wall, but the ball sailed just out of reach.
The MLB took to X (formerly known as Twitter) moments later, capturing the blast with a highlight clip that summed up the moment.
“Max Muncy doubles the