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Dodgers Slugger Max Muncy Feels ‘A Little Bit’ More Confident with the Shift Banned

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Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy had a funny moment during LA’s intrasquad game on Thursday, sneaking a base hit up the middle for a base hit against new teammate Noah Syndergaard. As Muncy ran to first, he raised his arms in triumph and exclaimed, “Yes! No shift!” (You can faintly hear him in the video below.)

Max Muncy cranks a line drive basehit off Thor #DodgersST

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Over the past several years, hitters — especially lefties like Muncy — have become accustomed to having a fielder in perfect position every time they hit the ball on the ground.