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Dodger Talk (4-10-26)

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Max Muncy hits a walk-off home run for his third homer of the night, leading the Dodgers to an 8-7 victory over the Rangers.
The episode begins with an introduction to the Dodgers' quest for a third consecutive World Series title. Host David Vassegh details Game 1 of a three-game series against the Rangers, highlighting Max Muncy's walk-off home run for his third homer of the night in a 8-7 victory. The recap includes Tyler Glasnow's pitching performance, where he gave up a three-run homer to Corey Seager, and notes the Rangers' offensive efforts, such as Wyatt Langford's solo shot. A significant moment is the Rangers' ninth-inning rally, where they tied the game after a pinch-hit by Jock Peterson and a two-run homer by Evan Carter, despite Edwin Diaz's struggles. Post-game interviews feature Muncy discussing his historic night, including passing Steve Garvey for third-most home runs in Dodgers history, and Glasnow analyzing his pitch selection mistakes. The show incorporates fan calls, like Jesse's story about missing Muncy's homers while in the bathroom and Kevin claiming to start an 'Andy Pahez' chant. A segment with Teoscar Hernandez reveals he wears special elbow guards to raise autism awareness for his son, adding a personal touch. Analyst José Mota joins to discuss Muncy's approach and Diaz's outing, while callers praise players like Andy Pahez for his contributions. The episode concludes with previews of the next game and reminders to listen to full interviews on the iHeartRadio app.

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A walk-off win becomes a sharp postgame look at Muncy's power, Glasnow's mistakes, and the mood around the Dodgers.

Max Muncy's third home run gives Dodger Talk the easy headline, but the stronger part of the episode is what happens around the walk-off. The 8-7 Dodgers win over the Rangers turns into a close look at how one fastball to Corey Seager and too many curveballs to Wyatt Lankford…

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Why you'd press play

You want a walk-off, a three-homer night, and the starter calmly naming the pitches that cost him.

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