Muncy Ends Dodgers' 67-Year Drought With 3-Homer Game

Slugger's walk-off blast caps wild comeback win over Rangers

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:51pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the key moments of Max Muncy's three-homer game, with overlapping planes of blue and red representing the Dodgers and Rangers players and action on the field.Muncy's trio of home runs propel the Dodgers to a thrilling comeback victory over the Rangers.Los Angeles Today

In an 8–7 thriller over the Texas Rangers on Friday, Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy launched three home runs, including a walk-off blast in the ninth inning, becoming just the second player in Dodgers history to accomplish the feat and ending a 67-year drought for the franchise.

Why it matters

Muncy's historic performance reinforces the Dodgers' status as the team to beat in MLB, as they continue to rack up comeback wins and assert their dominance early in the season.

The details

The game was filled with chaos, momentum swings, and pure drama, as the Dodgers trailed multiple times, watched former star Corey Seager crush a three-run homer, and even saw closer Edwin Díaz blow his first save of the year in the ninth. But Muncy's final swing, a 401-foot no-doubter, sealed one of the wildest comeback wins of the young season.

  • On Friday, April 11, 2026, the Dodgers defeated the Texas Rangers 8-7.

The players

Max Muncy

A two-time All-Star and three-time World Series champion, Muncy has built his career on elite plate discipline and pull-side power. He's the Dodgers' all-time postseason home run leader (16) and has consistently delivered in high-stakes moments.

Corey Seager

A former Dodgers star who crushed a three-run homer against his former team in the game.

Edwin Díaz

The Dodgers' closer who blew his first save of the year in the ninth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The reigning World Series champions who are off to a 10-3 start and look like the best team in baseball early in the 2026 season.

Texas Rangers

The Dodgers' opponent in the thrilling 8-7 game.

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What’s next

The Dodgers will look to continue their hot start and build on Muncy's historic performance as they continue their season.

The takeaway

Muncy's three-homer game, capped by a dramatic walk-off blast, not only ended a 67-year drought for the Dodgers but also reinforces the team's status as the early favorites in MLB. The Dodgers' ability to mount comebacks and win high-stakes games suggests they could be poised for another championship run.