On September 9, 2026, Max Muncy smacked his 27th two-run home run of the season. The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 14-1. MLB.com put up an animation of the home run. The clip highlighted the blast. Muncy said the season has real mileage, challenging predictions of over 110 wins. He doubted those projections. He also explained how Shohei Ohtani keeps having fun. The win was a blowout. The final score left little doubt. The gap remained large. The home run came in another big moment. Muncy's swing helped set the tone. The season has carried a heavy load. Ohtani, he said, still enjoys the game.