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Dodgers Edge Phillies 2-1 on Muncy’s 421-Foot Blast

7/22/2026

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Summary

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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2–1 on July 21, 2026.
Max Muncy (Dodgers infielder) hit a 421-foot two-run homer in the fourth inning.
Justin Wrobleski (Dodgers left-hander) allowed one run in 6 1/3 innings, struck out seven and earned his 11th win.
After a 1-hour-20-minute rain delay, the Dodgers completed a 5-2-6-4 double play, giving Tanner Scott (Dodgers reliever) his 15th save.

History

Historical Context

The Dodgers’ July 21, 2026, 421-foot two-run homer by Max Muncy and Justin Wrobleski’s seven strikeouts echo the franchise’s clutch tradition that began with Kirk Gibson’s two-out, two-run walk-off home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series on October 15, 1988. That underdog victory over the Oakland Athletics secured the team’s sixth championship and cemented a reputation for postseason resilience.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2–1 on July 21, 2026.
Max Muncy (Dodgers infielder) hit a 421-foot two-run homer in the fourth inning.
Justin Wrobleski (Dodgers left-hander) allowed one run in 6 1/3 innings, struck out seven and earned his 11th win.
After a 1-hour-20-minute rain delay, the Dodgers completed a 5-2-6-4 double play, giving Tanner Scott (Dodgers reliever) his 15th save.

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