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Dodgers confident going into NL wild-card series vs Brewers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have checked nearly every box on the way to their eighth straight postseason appearance

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Betts exits after HBP, Dodgers edge Angels following outage

Mookie Betts exited early after getting hit by a pitch, giving the Dodgers a brief scare with the playoffs approaching, and Los Angeles beat the Angels 7-6 following a power outage...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Returns to lineup Muncy (wrist) is starting Saturday against the Angels.

Impact Muncy left Friday's game two innings after tweaking his wrist on a checked swing, but he'll return to the lineup just one day later. Given his quick return, he shouldn't face any limitations heading into the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers 5 HRs, bounce Angels 9-5; Astros get last AL spot

Justin Turner homered twice and AJ Pollock, Will Smith and Edwin Ríos also went deep as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Angels 9-5

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Removed with apparent wrist injury Muncy left Friday's game against the Angels with an apparent wrist injury, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Impact Muncy appeared to tweak his right wrist on a check swing in the fifth inning Friday, and he was replaced defensively to begin the seventh inning. It's unclear how Muncy's availability will be impacted as a result of the injury.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins, Reds, Astros lock up spots in the postseason

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Max Muncy optimistic he could be Dodgers' October surprise despite struggles After two excellent seasons, Dodgers slugger Max Muncy has batted under .200 most of 2020. He's hoping to turn it around during the postseas...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • LATIMES.COM

Homers again Muncy went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's loss to Oakland.

Impact Muncy hit a two-run home run for the second night in a row, this time with two outs against Sean Manaea in the third inning. The long ball was the 12th of the year for Muncy, who is averaging just .193/.332/.401 overall.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

A's beat Dodgers 6-4 on Laureano's 9th-inning homer

Rámon Laureano broke a ninth-inning tie with a two-run homer and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Wednesday night in a matchup of West division champions

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Snaps homer drought Muncy went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in a win over Oakland on Tuesday.

Impact Muncy put the Dodgers ahead for good with a two-run shot in the third inning. The long ball was Muncy's first since Sept. 4 and 11th overall on the campaign. The 30-year-old has struggled with a .191 average this season but has maintained a respectable .333 OBP thanks to taking 37 walks in 231 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers clinch NL's top seed, West title with win over A's

Corey Seager had three hits, including one of Los Angeles’ four home runs, as the Dodgers clinched the National League’s top postseason seed and eighth straight NL West title Tuesd...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Dodgers top NL seed; Braves claim East; Indians in playoffs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Gets rare day off Muncy will sit Tuesday against the Padres, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Muncy sits for just the second time all season. Cody Bellinger starts at first base, with Edwin Rios getting the nod at third.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lamet outduels Kershaw, Padres top LA 7-2 to tighten NL West

Dinelson Lamet outpitched Clayton Kershaw, and rookie Jorge Oña hit a go-ahead double in a five-run seventh inning to lead the San Diego Padres to their eighth straight win, 7-2 a...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Astros rally to beat Dodgers 7-5 despite angry LA fans

Alex Bregman singled in the go-ahead run during a five-run ninth inning, and the Astros rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-5 under smoky skies in Houston’s first visit since be...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks shake prolonged slump, beat Dodgers 5-2

Carson Kelly hit a two-run homer, Christian Walker added a two-run double and the Arizona Diamondbacks earned a rare win over the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-2 victory Thursday ni...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • Associated Press

Lux hits 2 HRs, lifts Dodgers over D-backs in 10 innings

Rookie Gavin Lux hit two homers, including a three-run shot in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from four runs down to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-9

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Rangers snap 6-game losing streak, beat Angels 7-1

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Cranks 10th homer Muncy went 1-for-5 with a solo home run during Friday's loss over the Rockies.

Impact Muncy wasted no time evening the score at 1-1 with a solo homer against Antonio Senzatela in the first inning. The long ball marked the 10th of the season for the 30-year-old, who is hitting .209/.337/.446 with 24 runs scored and 21 RBI.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

LA Dodgers blast 3 homers in 8th, surge past Rockies 10-6

The Los Angeles Dodgers hit three homers in the eighth inning to rally for a 10-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Orioles end 19-game losing streak against Yankees

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • Associated Press

Takes reps at third base Muncy fielded ground balls at third base during pregame infield practice Tuesday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact While Justin Turner remains on the injured list, the Dodgers will likely mix and match starters at the hot corner. Edwin Rios got the start there Tuesday -- Muncy was in the lineup at first base, as usual -- but it wouldn't be a surprise to see Muncy make a start or two at third in Turner's absence. He started 26 games at the hot corner last season and has logged six starts there so far in 2020.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor, Urías propel streaking Dodgers past D-backs, 6-3

Chris Taylor drove in a season-high four runs and Julio Urías pitched six innings of four-hit ball in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 6-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Drives in four Muncy went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, four RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Rangers.

Impact Muncy was a big part of the Dodgers' offensive effort, first driving in Austin Barnes on a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning. He followed that up with a three-run homer in the seventh frame, his ninth of the campaign. Muncy was hitless in his past two games, but he now has three home runs in his past six contests. Overall, he's hitting .198/.322/.446 with 19 runs scored and 20 RBI across 146 plate appearances.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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