Max Muncy sets Dodgers record by hitting his 14th career postseason homer

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy set a franchise record by hitting his 14th career postseason homer in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.

Muncy’s 412-foot drive over the center-field wall in the sixth inning broke the Dodgers mark he had shared with Justin Turner and Corey Seager. The solo shot off starter Freddy Peralta extended Los Angeles’ lead to 3-1.

The Dodgers went on to win 5-1 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

“It means a lot to me," Muncy said. "The Dodgers are a franchise that have been around for a very, very long time. A lot of very successful players have played in this organization. And to be able to break that record is kind of huge for me.

“But the biggest thing I would say is it speaks to the fact that I’ve had a chance to play in so many postseason games. And that’s the biggest thing about being a Dodger. You know you’ll have a chance in October to play meaningful baseball games. To be able to have that chance every single year I’ve been here, that’s always been the most important thing to me. You get as many chances as you can to win that World Series. That’s the reason why you play this game.”

It was Muncy’s 70th postseason game with the Dodgers. Turner played 86 for Los Angeles from 2014-22. Seager appeared in 61 from 2015-21.

Muncy nearly set the team record in Game 1 when he hit a long drive to center that was inches from becoming a grand slam. That shot instead turned into an unusual 8-6-2 double play after the ball popped out of center fielder Sal Frelick’s glove.

Frelick attempted to make a leaping grab, but the ball bounced off the top of the wall before he caught it and the Brewers ended up forcing runners out at home plate and third base.

Muncy was asked after Tuesday's game whether he feared Frelick would make the catch when he saw the ball heading in that direction.

“I definitely thought he got it,” Muncy said. “That back wall is so close to the center-field wall. I didn’t see the ball bounce at all. When I didn’t see it bounce, I thought he came down with it again. And I was about to be very, very frustrated. But I saw him sit on the ground. That’s when I realized he didn’t have it.”

Muncy also holds the Dodgers record with 60 career postseason walks.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy hits a home run during the sixth inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy celebrates after a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Championship Series, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy celebrates after a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Championship Series, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy hits a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Championship Series, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 35 points and Alperen Sengun had 30 points and 12 rebounds to help the Houston Rockets rally for a 117-113 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.

Orlando led by a point when Amen Thompson put the Rockets on top on a dunk with an assist from Durant with less than a minute left in overtime. Jabari Smith Jr. blocked a layup by Franz Wagner and Durant’s step-back jumper made it 113-110 with 9.2 seconds left.

Wagner made two free throws with 8.7 seconds to go, pulling the Magic within 1. But, Reed Sheppard made two free throws for Houston to extend the lead to 115-112 with 4.1 seconds left.

Wendell Carter Jr. made one free throw, but was called for a lane violation on the second attempt, making it Houston leading 115-113. Thompson made two free throws after that to seal Houston’s fourth straight victory.

Wagner scored a season-high 29 points and Desmond Bane also set his season high with 26 points to lead the Magic on a night they were missing both Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs because of groin injuries.

The Rockets trailed by as many as 11 in the fourth quarter before using a big run to get back in it.

Durant made a 3-pointer with 21.4 seconds in regulation to tie it at 100.

Sengun blocked a layup by Bane with 5.3 seconds remaining and officials said it was Orlando’s possession after the ball sailed out of bounds. The Rockets challenged the call and it was overturned.

Sengun threw the inbounds pass intended for Durant, but he slipped and Anthony Black stole the ball and finished with a dunk to put the Magic on top. He was fouled by Sengun, but missed the free throw to give the Rockets another chance.

Sengun made a shot in the lane just before the clock expired to tie it at 102-all and send it to overtime.

Magic: Host Golden State on Tuesday.

Rockets: Visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.

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Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) shoots against Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) and forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) and Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. reacts after making a 3-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots against Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) and forward Tristan da Silva (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)