Max Muncy Exits Game Early with Scary Knee Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star third baseman Max Muncy has exited Wednesday’s game early with a scary knee injury.
Incident Details at Dodger Stadium
The incident occurred when Muncy tagged out Michael Taylor on a stolen base attempt. However, Taylor slid directly into Muncy’s knee in a frightening scene at Dodger Stadium.
Muncy immediately went down to the ground in visible pain, agonizing for a while before being helped off the field.
Impact and Outlook for the Dodgers
This injury comes at a critical time for Muncy, who has completely turned around his season after a slow start and has been arguably the team’s best hitter as of late. The last thing the Los Angeles Dodgers want to see is Muncy sidelined for significant time, so the team will undoubtedly hope the injury isn’t as severe as it initially appeared.
Concurrent Milestone: Clayton Kershaw’s 3,000th Strikeout
Shortly after Muncy exited the game, a significant milestone was reached elsewhere on the field. Clayton Kershaw recorded the 3,000th strikeout of his career, becoming the 20th player in MLB history to accomplish the remarkable feat.
