Dodgers fall to Brewers 5-4 despite Max Muncy's historic home run
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 5-4 to the Milwaukee Brewers in their series opener on August 13, 2026. The Dodgers led 4-2 entering the ninth inning but saw their bullpen falter. Max Muncy hit a three-run home run in the sixth, marking his 131st as a Dodger and setting the record for most home runs at Dodger Stadium. This defeat drops the Dodgers to 73-49 on the season, trailing the Brewers by 2 games. They will look to rebound in the second game of the series with Yoshinobu Yamamoto starting on August 14.
- •Dodgers lead 4-2 before bullpen blows lead in final inning
- •Max Muncy's home run is historic, setting stadium record for Dodgers
- •Dodgers now 73-49, trailing Brewers by 2 games in NL standings
- •Yoshinobu Yamamoto is scheduled to start for the Dodgers on August 14
- •The series continues with two more games over the weekend
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Dodger notes – Max Muncy, Tarik Skubal
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Star Max Muncy Hits Major Career Milestone During Brewers Series
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Max Muncy News During Brewers Series
"The Los Angeles Dodgers were involved in a thriller Thursday night in their series opener against the NL-leading Milwaukee Brewers.Despite leading 4-2 entering the ninth inning, the Dodgers’ bullpen, headlined by Edwin Díaz, blew the lead. Milwaukee rallied for a 5-4 road victory, with three games still remaining in the series over the weekend.Even with […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Max Muncy News During Brewers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"When the Los Angeles Dodgers picked up Max Muncy from the scrap heap in 2017, no one could have predicted how his career would unfold. Muncy hit the 10-year service time threshold in the series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers, per The Athletic‘s Fabian Ardaya.And in typical Max Muncy fashion, he celebrated that milestone with a […] The post Dodgers Star Max Muncy Hits Major Career Milestone During Brewers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"By this point, every Dodger fan knows the story of Max Muncy, how he had lost the love of the game and considered never playing again. Now, Muncy has a nine-year career with the Dodgers, which includes three All-Star appearances and three World Series rings. And most recently, the most home runs at Dodgers Stadium. […]
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 12:04 PMDodger notes – Max Muncy, Tarik Skubal
By this point, every Dodger fan knows the story of Max Muncy, how he had lost the love of the game and considered never playing again. Now, Muncy has a nine-year career with the Dodgers, which includes three All-Star appearances and three World Series rings. And most recently, the most home runs at Dodgers Stadium. […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 12:42 AMDodgers Star Max Muncy Hits Major Career Milestone During Brewers Series
When the Los Angeles Dodgers picked up Max Muncy from the scrap heap in 2017, no one could have predicted how his career would unfold. Muncy hit the 10-year service time threshold in the series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers, per The Athletic‘s Fabian Ardaya.And in typical Max Muncy fashion, he celebrated that milestone with a […] The post Dodgers Star Max Muncy Hits Major Career Milestone During Brewers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 4:34 PMLos Angeles Dodgers Announce Max Muncy News During Brewers Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers were involved in a thriller Thursday night in their series opener against the NL-leading Milwaukee Brewers.Despite leading 4-2 entering the ninth inning, the Dodgers’ bullpen, headlined by Edwin Díaz, blew the lead. Milwaukee rallied for a 5-4 road victory, with three games still remaining in the series over the weekend.Even with […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Max Muncy News During Brewers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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