Max Muncy’s Three-Homer Night Ends With Walk-Off As Dodgers Edge Rangers

The Los Angeles Dodgers produced a thrilling late-night comeback on Friday as Max Muncy launched three home runs, including a walk-off shot, to secure an 8-7 victory over the Texas Rangers. The dramatic finish capped one of the most explosive individual performances of his career.

Muncy’s night included a solo home run in the second inning, another in the fourth, and a game-ending 401-foot blast in the bottom of the ninth. The final swing came off Rangers reliever Jakob Latz on an 0-2 count, sealing a win that had slipped away only moments earlier.

The Dodgers appeared to be in control late before a ninth-inning collapse allowed Texas to tie the game at 7-7, setting the stage for Muncy’s heroics. The back-and-forth contest featured multiple lead changes and key offensive bursts from both sides.

The victory continued Los Angeles’ strong start to the season, reinforcing its ability to respond under pressure even when late-game execution falters.

1. Muncy Delivers Historic Power Display

Muncy’s three-home-run performance marked just the second time in his MLB career that he has achieved the feat. It was a dominant showing that showcased both timing and power across multiple at-bats. He finished the game 4-for-5 with five runs scored and three RBIs, providing consistent offensive production from start to finish. His first homer set the tone, while his second extended the Dodgers’ early momentum. The walk-off blast in the ninth inning was the defining moment of the night, punctuating an already standout performance with a dramatic finish. It also marked one of the most memorable regular-season wins of his career. With the outing, Muncy moved into third place on the Dodgers’ all-time home run list with 213, surpassing Steve Garvey and further cementing his place in franchise history.

2. Offensive Firepower Fuels Dodgers Rally

While Muncy stole the spotlight, Andy Pages played a crucial supporting role in the comeback. Pages finished with three hits and four RBIs, helping swing momentum back toward Los Angeles. His go-ahead two-run double in the sixth inning shifted control to the Dodgers, and his two-run homer in the eighth extended the lead to 7-4 before the late-game collapse. He also added a walk in the fifth, contributing consistently throughout the lineup. The Dodgers’ offense continued to show depth and resilience, producing timely hits even as the game tightened in the final innings. That collective effort kept them within striking distance before Muncy’s decisive swing. The win marked another example of Los Angeles’ ability to generate offense from multiple sources, a key factor in their early-season success.

3. Back-And-Forth Battle Defines Game Flow

The Rangers struck early behind key contributions from Corey Seager, who hit a three-run home run in the third inning off Tyler Glasnow. That swing gave Texas an early advantage and set the tone for a competitive matchup. Wyatt Langford added a solo home run in the fifth inning, extending the Rangers’ lead to 4-2 and applying pressure on the Dodgers’ pitching staff. Glasnow worked six innings, allowing four runs on five hits while striking out seven, keeping Los Angeles within reach despite early damage. The bullpen later struggled in the ninth, with Edwin Díaz charged with a blown save after surrendering a three-run lead. Shohei Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 44 games with a single and a walk, continuing a franchise-record run as the Dodgers improved to 10-3 on the season. The two teams will continue their series Saturday with Emmet Sheehan scheduled to face Jack Leiter.