Max Muncy and the Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off an unforgettable night against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium. It was a memorable night for the Boys in Blue as Clayton Kershaw joined the 3000-strikeout club. Dodgers fans were on their feet as they celebrated. However, things didn’t end well for Muncy.
During the top of the sixth inning, Michael A. Taylor was trying to steal third base as he dashed towards Muncy. Will Smith threw the ball to the third baseman to apply the tag. Taylor slid directly into Max Muncy’s lower left leg, causing him to collapse to the ground in visible pain and clutch his knee.
The horrifying collision was severe enough that Dodgers broadcasters declined to show a replay. Here’s a new angle that reveals Max Muncy’s painful collision.
A different view of the Muncy injury https://t.co/yyVyZF1C9w pic.twitter.com/3rbPj75wow
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 3, 2025
The video shows Muncy’s knee bending unnaturally after the collision. The slugger was forced to exit the game due to discomfort, and further tests will reveal the extent of his injury.
Despite the historic moment for Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers fans were unhappy with how things ended with Muncy.
Max Muncy Bounces Back Strong After Slow Start
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Muncy had a poor start this season as he hopped into a miserable slump. The slugger was unable to hit much, and he failed to deliver in crucial moments. However, he bounced back stronger, and he’s been on a hot-hitting streak.
It turns out that Muncy‘s numbers have improved since he started to wear glasses at the plate. The slugger improved his offensive numbers after a slow start to the season. Muncy’s absence is going to cost the team, and Dodgers fans’ only hope is that he gets back on track soon.
Max Muncy has 13 home runs and 55 RBIs, a batting average of .250, a .375 OBP, and an .832 OPS. His stats are unknown for now, as further medical evaluation is expected to determine the severity. The good news is that Dave Roberts shared a return timeline for Tyler Glasnow.
