Los Angeles Dodgers player Max Muncy made history by being the first player to get on base in 12 straight plate appearances in a single postseason.
In Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets, Muncy had three walks and a single in his first four times at bat.
“I definitely wasn’t aware of it. But it’s obviously really cool,” Muncy said. “For me, the most important thing is that means I’m getting on base, giving my teammates a chance to drive me in, creating havoc, doing anything I can.
To me, that’s just the most important thing is having good at-bats and being able to get on base for my guys.”
His streak ended when he struck out against left-handed reliever Danny Young in the eighth inning.
However, Muncy and the Dodgers won easily, 10-2, taking a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series and getting closer to their 25th pennant, which would be the most in National League history.
“I think we’re just finding our stride. I think it’s really just this clubhouse really coming together,” Muncy said. “At this time of year, that really makes a big difference when you have an entire clubhouse bonding the way we’re bonding. When you go out there and do whatever it takes for the guy next to you — that’s a huge thing.”
Muncy’s streak included two singles, two home runs, and eight walks — all against the Mets.
“Yesterday he didn’t swing at one ball, one pitch out of the hitting zone,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.
The 34-year-old infielder, a two-time All-Star, had a regular season batting average of .232 with 15 home runs and 48 RBIs.
