The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a hotly contested race for the National League West crown, but slugger Max Muncy will require a reprieve before he can return to action.

Muncy left two straight games after being hit. He will not play in Sunday’s contest against the San Francisco Giants.

“After leaving back to back games early due to HBPs Max Muncy is not in Dodgers lineup today. But Dave Roberts said he would give him today off vs Giants LHP Robbie Ray.”

The 35-year-old was hit in the wrist on Friday and drilled in the back of the head by left-handed pitcher Matt Gage. The pair of incidents came just four days after he returned from an oblique strain. Article Continues Below

Before the strain, Muncy had missed a month due to a bone bruise in his knee. Across 93 games this season

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