“Been a rough month”- Dodgers’ Max Muncy opens up after home run record despite a tough season

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 1, 2025, 09:25 IST

Text Size

Small
Medium
Large

Dodgers' Max Muncy, feeling the pressure of playing in Los Angeles and striving to meet high expectations, admitted April was a tough month. Despite the challenges, he hit a much-needed home run on Wednesday, sparking excitement among his teammates. Manager Dave Roberts and teammate Freddie Freeman expressed their support, hoping this breakthrough will lead to more success for Muncy.

“Been a rough month”- Dodgers’ Max Muncy opens up after home run record despite a tough season

Dodgers’ Max Muncy opens up after home run record despite a tough season (Image Source: Getty)

It has been a great game for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ ace Max Muncy, who has been on the team’s active home run leading lineup. With more added pressure on Muncy, it has become yet another challenging experience, while Muncy believes April has been a really tough month for him.

Dodgers’ Max Muncy gets emotional about his journey in MLB

Max Muncy opened up to MLB.com about his pressures and expectations while having to play under immense pressure, with a team as phenomenal as the Los Angeles Dodgers. Muncy said:

"Playing in L.A. is not easy, but it’s a privilege, and it’s a privilege to play under this pressure, and it’s something I’ve always thrived on, but it doesn’t mean it’s been easy, for me or my family. It’s been a rough month.”
Currently, Max Muncy is the top home run hitter among all the players on the Dodgers team. His teammates believed it was only a matter of time before he hit another home run, but they could tell he was feeling frustrated while waiting for it to happen.
Finally, Muncy was able to hit a powerful home run on Wednesday . When he did, his teammates in the dugout were super excited and happy for him. Muncy said:
"It was huge for me, Almost a little emotional, but this clubhouse is very tight, very close. Everyone cares about each other here. We all just want to win, and for us to win, everyone needs to be clicking, and that’s something this whole clubhouse buys into."

Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts and teammate Freddie Freeman on Max Muncy’s game

Regarding the team’s immense support and how emotional the moment felt, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ team manager, Dave Roberts said:
“When you feel the support from your teammates, that elation, that joy, it gets emotional. That just speaks to how much it’s been wearing on him, the struggles and the lack of a homer."
Meanwhile, Max Muncy’s teammate, Freddie Freeman has been happy for his friend. He said:

"I know he's been going through it trying to get that first one, get his swing right, He's been working so hard. So for him to see some results after all the hard work, hopefully we get the floodgates open for Max."
Also Read: Dodgers, Yankees, And Rangers Each Score Exactly 15 Runs In Wild Night Of MLB Action

About the Author

TOI Sports Desk

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects. We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.

End of Article