Max Muncy powered the Los Angeles to a dominating 18-2 victory over Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees on Saturday by hitting two three-run home runs, tying his career-high with seven RBIs. The set impressive records, including 21 hits in the game—a season high—and the most runs ever scored by a National League team against the Yankees.
The wasted no time, scoring four runs in the first two innings thanks to RBI singles from Will Smith and Muncy. Muncy’s second home run marked his 200th career homer, further cementing his place as a key offensive player. Contributions from players like Edman, who hit an RBI double, and Kim, who hit his second career homer, helped continue the onslaught. Rookie Dalton Rushing also hit his first major league home run during the eighth inning, adding to the team’s commanding performance.
Starting pitcher Landon Knack (3-2) delivered a strong outing, allowing only one run and five hits while striking out six over six innings. The received great bullpen support to close out the game. Defensively, Kim took over third base duties for the injured Mookie Betts and made a notable play by catching a liner and doubling a runner.
The now lead the Yankees 26-7 over the first two games of their World Series rematch, maintaining momentum from last year’s championship success. The series concludes Sunday with Yankees left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (2-0, 3.06 ERA) facing right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-3, 1.97 ERA).
Fan Take: This extraordinary show of offensive firepower and team depth by the highlights their potential to dominate the season and sets the stage for an exciting rivalry renewal with the Yankees. Baseball fans should watch closely as both teams bring top-tier talent, making this matchup a thrilling spectacle that could shape the future of the sport.
