In a dazzling display of power and production, Max Muncy etched his name into MLB history yet again. On Sunday afternoon at Chavez Ravine, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ slugger unleashed an offensive explosion against the Washington Nationals, racking up seven RBIs for the second time in less than a month—a feat not seen in over seven decades.
Muncy’s historic performance helped lead the Dodgers to a 13-7 victory, but it was his personal stat line that had baseball historians doing a double take. According to OptaSTATS, Muncy became the first player since Ralph Kiner in 1951 to record multiple 7+ RBI games within 22 days of each other.
“Max Muncy had 7 RBI today, 22 days after he had 7 RBI against the Yankees on May 31. That is the fewest number of days between games with 7+ RBI since Ralph Kiner in 1951 with the Pirates (14 days, 7/4–7/18),” OptaSTATS reported.
For the 34-year-old slugger and World Series champion, producing runs is nothing new. But doing it on this scale—twice in less than a month—cements Muncy as one of the most dangerous hitters in the league today.
Muncy’s Big Day vs. Nationals
Facing the Nationals, Muncy made his mark with two massive home runs, both coming in clutch moments. In the bottom of the sixth, with the Dodgers trailing and runners on base, Muncy blasted a 98 mph sinker for a Grand Slam, igniting a momentum shift that catapulted the Dodgers ahead.
Two innings later, Muncy returned to the plate and launched a towering 412-foot shot to center field, driving in both Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. His final stat line: 2-for-4 with 2 home runs and 7 RBIs—an offensive masterclass that carried the Dodgers over the hump.
Muncy wasn’t the only one swinging a hot bat. Shohei Ohtani added three more RBIs with a bases-clearing triple to right field, showing off his dual-threat talents by also striking out two batters earlier in the game. Mookie Betts contributed with a sharp single to left that padded the lead to 8-3.
The game marked the second day in a row that the Dodgers’ lineup flexed its depth. On Saturday, Andy Pages and Will Smith each homered, adding to L.A.’s growing list of in-form hitters.
In his last 30 games, Muncy has now hit eight home runs, driven in 27 runs, scored 20 times, and notched 26 hits—a scorching pace that puts him among the most productive hitters in the league.
With this win, the Dodgers improved to 48-31 on the season, continuing their strong hold in the National League West. Muncy’s leadership and power surge couldn’t have come at a better time, as the team looks to maintain momentum heading into the summer stretch.