Max Muncy homers, gives Dodgers the lead over Yankees

Dodgers also beat Yankees 2-1 the night before

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 181 min read

MAX MUNCY GOES YARD 💣 The @Dodgers take the lead! #MLBNShowcase | @goodyear https://t.co/ON9kuvOksy Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Max Muncy hit a home run for the Dodgers against the Yankees, according to @MLBNetwork. The shot put Los Angeles ahead in the game.

Why it matters: Los Angeles enters the weekend at 59-33, riding a one-game winning streak, while New York sits 48-40 on a one-game skid. The two teams met the previous night, with the Dodgers winning 2-1.

By the numbers: Dodgers: 59-33, averaging 5.2 runs scored and 3.7 allowed. Yankees: 48-40, averaging 4.7 runs scored and 3.9 allowed.

What to watch: The game continues as Los Angeles looks to build on its early lead over New York.

Sources

@MLBNetwork 2026-07-18T18:52:20.637903+00:00

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