An old baseball adage says you can’t walk your way out of a slump, but that didn’t stop Max Muncy from trying.
The Dodgers first baseman leads the major leagues with 36 walks and is generally praised for his discerning eye at the plate, but his primary job as the team’s cleanup batter is to drive in runs, which is tough to do with the bat on your shoulder.
That was apparent during a 13-game stretch from April 18 through the first game of a May 4 doubleheader, when Muncy hit .