Dodgers' Muncy Hits 3 Homers, Walkoff to Beat Rangers

Slugger's big night comes after telling manager he was close to breaking out

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:54am

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An extreme close-up of a baseball player mid-swing, with the batter's face and uniform details dissolving into vibrant, expressionist brushstrokes of neon yellow, electric blue, and fiery red, capturing the raw power and energy of the moment.Muncy's three-homer outburst provides a much-needed spark for the struggling Dodgers' offense.Los Angeles Today

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy hit three home runs, including a walkoff shot, to lead his team to an 8-7 victory over the Texas Rangers. Muncy had been telling Dodgers manager Dave Roberts that he felt close to breaking out of his early-season slump, and he proved it with his power display.

Why it matters

Muncy's performance was a much-needed boost for the Dodgers, who have struggled to score runs consistently in the early part of the season. The team is hoping Muncy's breakout game will help jumpstart their offense and get them back on track in the NL West division race.

The details

Muncy's three-homer game included a solo shot in the 4th inning, a two-run blast in the 6th, and the game-winning walkoff homer in the 9th. He finished the night 3-for-4 with 4 RBIs. The Dodgers rallied from a 7-5 deficit in the 9th to pull out the victory.

  • Muncy hit a solo home run in the 4th inning.
  • Muncy hit a two-run home run in the 6th inning.
  • Muncy hit the game-winning walkoff home run in the 9th inning.

The players

Max Muncy

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman who had a breakout game with three home runs, including the game-winning shot in the 9th inning.

Dave Roberts

Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers who had been encouraging Muncy, telling him he was close to breaking out of his early-season slump.

Texas Rangers

The opposing team that the Dodgers defeated 8-7 in the game.

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What they’re saying

“I just told him, 'Keep doing what you're doing, it's going to come.' And boy, did it come tonight.”

— Dave Roberts, Dodgers Manager

The takeaway

Muncy's breakout performance shows the Dodgers' offense has the potential to be one of the most dangerous in baseball when their key hitters are producing. If Muncy can build on this game, it could be a sign of good things to come for the Dodgers as they look to climb back into the NL West race.