Max Muncy homers to lift Dodgers over Yankees in New York
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 3:22 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Max Muncy hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 18. The home run erased a one-run deficit and was Muncy's only hit of the game. Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki put forth a strong performance, allowing one unearned run over 5 2/3 innings while striking out five. The win marked the Dodgers' first victory at Yankee Stadium since winning the 2024 World Series and improved their record to 62-36.
- •Muncy homered to give the Dodgers a 2-1 lead in the seventh inning.
- •Sasaki allowed one unearned run and struck out five Yankees batters.
- •Dodgers had only five hits in the game.
- •Yankees scored first due to a defensive misplay by the Dodgers.
- •The win is Dodgers' first at Yankee Stadium since the 2024 World Series.
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — Max Muncy's go-ahead homer lifts Dodgers past Yankees
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