2024 NLCS: Max Muncy establishes new MLB postseason record…..

2024 NLCS: Max Muncy Sets MLB Postseason Record For Consecutive Plate Appearances Reaching Base Safely

The Los Angeles Dodgers took a commanding 3-1 lead over the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series, putting them one win away from reaching the World Series.

The Dodgers have been firing on all cylinders in the NLCS with their offense and pitching staff both completely locked in. While many hitters have contributed, one who has stood out above the rest is Max Muncy.

In the fifth inning of Game 2, Muncy put the Dodgers on the board with a solo home run, and he followed that with two more walks in their only losing game. In Game 3, Muncy went 2-for-2 and drew three walks. On Thursday, Muncy started his night 1-for-1 and later added three more walks.

That gave Muncy 12 consecutive plate appearances reaching base safely, which set and tied a pair of postseason records. Muncy now holds the record for consecutive plate appearances reaching base safely in a single postseason year, surpassing the previous record of 10 by David Ortiz in 2007 and Billy Hatcher in 1990.

He ended up tying Reggie Jackson for most consecutive times reaching safely in the postseason, across any number of seasons, with 12. Jackson had his streak take place from 1977-1978.

“I was just made aware that he set a postseason record with consecutive times on base,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “And [Wednesday], he didn’t swing at one ball, one pitch, out of the hitting zone. Given all the stuff and how you’re seeing different arms, the stuff, the velocity, the spin is so good and late, it’s remarkable.”

Muncy’s streak of reaching base finally came to an end with a strikeout as he chased a pitch outside the zone. It concluded a remarkable run that has Muncy as a potential favorite to win the NLCS MVP Award, should the Dodgers advance to the Fall Classic.

In this postseason, Muncy is hitting .286/.474/.643 with three home runs, five RBI and one stolen base. Getting his bat back to contributing at an elite level has been important with Freddie Freeman out and showing a lack of power due to his ankle injury.

“Well, he means a lot,” Roberts said of Muncy. “It’s a left-handed bat that can slug. He really controls the zone well. Obviously with Freddie in this situation to be able to kick him back over to first base adds the versatility part of the defense.

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