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Muncy Hypes ‘Incredible’ Ohtani, Judge, Yankees and Dodgers Star in MLB World Series | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors
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Muncy Hypes ‘Incredible’ Ohtani, Judge, Yankees and Dodgers Star in MLB World Series | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 18: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out during the fifth inning in game five of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Friday, October 18, 2024 in New York. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy was in awe of both teams’ star power ahead of the 2024 World Series.

Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers won their National League Championship Series over the New York Mets in six games on Sunday, setting up a clash with Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees in the Fall Classic.

“I think you’re talking about two of the classic franchises, and you’re talking about two teams with the biggest stars in the sport,” Muncy said, according to The Athletic’s Jayson Stark. ‘And I mean the biggest stars. In our team we talk about Shohei, Freddie, Mookie. On their team you have Aaron Judge, Giancarlo and Soto.”

As the 34-year-old tries to win his second title with the Dodgers, he couldn’t help but appreciate the matchup for baseball fans.

“You’re talking about the biggest stars in the game,” Muncy tells Stark. “And now they’re on the biggest stage. As a fan, how special is this, man? Unbelievable.”

Judge and Ohtani completed incredible regular seasons, leading their teams to No. 1 records in the American League and National League, respectively. They are also top candidates to receive MVP awards in any league.

Judge finished with 58 home runs, while Ohtani had 54 home runs. No other player in the Majors recorded more than 44. The Yankees slugger also finished with 144 RBIs and 133 walks, finishing the regular season with a .322/.458/.701 slash line.

As for Ohtani, he became the first player in MLB history to steal 50 bases, in addition to a total of 50 home runs. He batted .310 and posted a 1.036 OPS, driving in 130 runs of his own.

Both the Yankees and Dodgers also feature former MVPs such as Giancarlo Stanton, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts.

Muncy has been a key contributor for Los Angeles in the postseason, hitting .333 with two home runs and four RBIs in six NLCS games.

MLB @MLB

Max Muncy has now reached base in 12 consecutive plate appearances 😤
He is tied for the most in a row with Reggie Jackson #Postseason plate appearances reach safely. pic.twitter.com/6zdDXRWuSz

The star-studded Yankees and Dodgers meet for the twelfth time in the World Series, with Game 1 on Friday.