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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 02: Max Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts to his fly out during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on June 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently taking on the Milwaukee Brewers in a three-game weekend set that’s also an NLCS rematch from last October. The series is taking place in American Family Field, and the Dodgers dropped the first game of the series 5-1 on Friday night.
Also on Friday night, All-Star infielder Max Muncy had to be removed from the game after being hit in the wrist by a pitch, and he appeared to go down with some pain. After the Brewers’ loss, Max Muncy explained his optimism surrounding the injury, and the Dodgers also revealed a status update for Muncy throughout the rest of the series.
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GettyANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MAY 17: Max Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks to the dugout during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 17, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
The initial X-Rays on Max Muncy’s wrist came back negative, but getting hit by a 95 MPH sinker never feels good.
Per MLB.com’s Jackson Stone, here is what Muncy said following the game:
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