Muncy 2-Run HR Pushes Dodgers Past Phillies
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer off Zack Wheeler to power the Dodgers to a 2-1 win over the Phillies, as Justin Wrobleski pitched 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball and earned an 11-2 record. Wrobleski’s strong start was supported by Muncy’s 19th homer of the season, which also moved him into a tie for second on the Dodgers’ all-time list with Ron Cey at 228 homers. Wheeler, who allowed both Dodgers runs, struck out nine over seven innings in his return from a skipped All-Star invitation, while Shohei Ohtani contributed one of five Dodgers hits in the win. The Phillies threatened in the ninth, but a baserunning blunder and a game-ending double play preserved Los Angeles’ lead, with Tanner Scott recording the save. Muncy’s blast came in a game delayed and then played in rainy conditions at Citizens Bank Park, as the Dodgers won the first two games of the series and set up a rubber match on Wednesday. This victory keeps the Dodgers from a third straight loss and adds to Muncy’s impressive climb up the franchise’s career homer list.
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“Max Muncy's homer enough offense for Dodgers to beat Phillies”Belleville News-Democrat · Jul 22, 2026
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