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Dodger Blue > Dodgers History > This Day In Dodgers History: Max Muncy Hits First Leadoff Sacrifice Fly
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This Day In Dodgers History: Max Muncy Hits First Leadoff Sacrifice Fly

Matt Borelli
August 15, 2025
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On Aug. 15, 2020, Max Muncy hit the first leadoff sacrifice fly in MLB history due to the new ghost runner rule that was implemented by the league and Players Association (MLBPA) during the pandemic-shortened season to reduce health risks.

With the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels tied at five after nine innings, Chris Taylor started the top of the 10th on second base as the automatic runner. That was a byproduct of Taylor making the final out in the ninth inning.

With Muncy leading off the 10th for the Dodgers, Taylor immediately stole third base to get within 90 feet of scoring the go-ahead run. Muncy then hit a sacrifice fly to the wall in right field that allowed Taylor to jog home.

That was all the run support Kenley Jansen needed as he retired the side in order in the bottom of the 10th to secure a 6-5 win for the Dodgers at Angel Stadium.

It marked the Dodgers’ fourth of what would be seven consecutive wins from Aug. 12-18, 2020. L.A. finished with an MLB-best 43-17 record during the abbreviated season and went on to win their first World Series championship since 1988.

MLB competition committee voted to make ghost runner rule permanent

While the extra runner rule did not carry into the playoffs in 2020, it returned for the regular season in 2021 and 2022. Prior to the 2023 campaign, the joint competition committee voted to make the ghost runner rule a permanent addition for MLB.

The designated runner rule was first meant to have some health benefit, but it has also been part of various measures that reduced length of games. That’s been a focal point for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and remained at the core of the league eventually implementing further rule changes over ensuing years.

Although permanent, postseason games still do not include a designated runner for extra innings.

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ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a senior editor for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on X/Twitter: @mcborelli.
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