Max Muncy Home Run, Phillies Baserunning Blunder Lift Dodgers to Victory
- On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 at Citizens Bank Park following an 80-minute rain delay. Max Muncy's two-run homer provided the winning margin.
- Zack Wheeler and Justin Wrobleski faced off after Wheeler declined a late All-Star invitation that went to Wrobleski instead, adding competitive context to their matchup. The 26-year-old lefty Wrobleski was pitching in Philadelphia for the second time in a week.
- Wrobleski struck out seven and allowed five hits over 6 1/3 innings, while Muncy jumped on a first-pitch cutter and drove it 421 feet into the trees beyond center field for his decisive two-run homer in the fourth.
- Philadelphia's ninth-inning rally collapsed when runners at second and third with one out resulted in a game-ending double play; Tanner Scott secured his 15th save for the Dodgers. The defensive execution ended the Phillies' comeback attempt.
- The three-game series concludes Wednesday night with Phillies RHP Aaron Nola opposing Dodgers LHP Eric Lauer . The finale sets up a contrasting pitching duel after Tuesday's dramatic finish.
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The Philadelphia Phillies had their game-ending comeback against the Los Angeles Dodgers crushed by one costly mistake on the base paths. The Phillies had Brandon Marsh at the plate trailing the Dodgers 2-1 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa. The All-Star slugger had runners on second and third with just one out, meaning a soft grounder or deep fly ball would have easily tied the game. Marsh hit the ball on the ground, but right at third …
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Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
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