Max Muncy Sits Wednesday as Dodgers Face Giants

max muncy was out of the Dodgers' starting lineup Wednesday against the Giants, leaving Santiago Espinal to take over at third base and hit ninth. The move came after Muncy’s recent stretch produced 8 hits in 35 at-bats since May 1.

Espinal at third base

Espinal started at third base for the beginning of Wednesday’s game, and the batting order placed him ninth. That kept the Dodgers’ alignment intact around one infield switch, with Muncy out of the opening lineup for the matchup.

Muncy’s recent line

Since May 1, Muncy had gone 8-for-35 in 11 games. He hit.229 over that span, with two home runs and six RBI. Those numbers frame why the Dodgers chose to start Espinal at third on Wednesday instead of keeping Muncy in the lineup from the first pitch.

Dodgers infield change

The change gives the Dodgers a different look at third base for the start of the game, with Espinal handling the spot and Muncy beginning the night on the bench. For anyone tracking Muncy’s role, the next lineup card will show whether this was a one-game adjustment or part of a longer reset after his 11-game stretch since May 1.