{
  "id": 94786,
  "title": "A memorable Max Muncy home run at Dodger Stadium",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/a-memorable-max-muncy-home-run-at-dodger-stadium",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T17:53:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/memorable-max-muncy-home-run-175300896.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 21, 2019, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Max Muncy delivered a walk-off home run at Dodger Stadium, securing a 2-1 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays. This memorable moment came just four days before Muncy's 29th birthday, adding a special touch to the evening. Muncy's walk-off hit was off Toronto southpaw Tim Mayza, giving the Dodgers a crucial win. The significance of the occasion was not just the game-winning hit, but the off-field events surrounding it. Muncy's wife had flown home to pick up their newly purchased puppy, Jax, who was only 14 weeks old at the time. This was Jax's first night with the family, making the event even more memorable. Muncy, reflecting on his 2019 home run, said, \"We went into extra innings, and the circumstances surrounding it might be the most memorable.\"",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES — Max Muncy homered once during the Dodgers’ homestand last week, and his home run last Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners tied Eric Karros for most regular season home runs in Dodger Stadium history. Muncy and Karros each hit 130 regular season homers at Chavez Ravine, but if you factor in postseason home […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}