WE ARE DODGERS! Max Muncy, Teoscar Hernández Shock Cardinals with Two Homers Each in Electrifying 12-6 Los Angeles Victory
The crowd at Dodger Stadium rose to its feet more than once on Tuesday night, but no one anticipated what Max Muncy and Teoscar Hernández were about to deliver. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 12-6 triumph over the St. Louis Cardinals wasn’t just a routine midseason win. It was a statement — loud, defiant, and undeniable — punctuated by a powerful, seven-word roar from the dugout: “WE ARE DODGERS!”
Muncy and Hernández each blasted two home runs, combining for four of the team’s five long balls on the night. The duo’s offensive outburst not only fueled the victory but sent a jolt of electricity through Chavez Ravine. The Cardinals, caught flat-footed, simply had no answers for the relentless assault that unfolded.
From the very first pitch, there was a certain buzz in the air. Dodgers starter Walker Buehler, still working his way back to elite form, gave up three early runs but held things together long enough for the offense to seize control. And seize control they did — emphatically.
In the bottom of the second inning, with the Dodgers trailing 3-1, Muncy turned on a hanging slider from Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas and crushed it 417 feet into the right field pavilion. Just two batters later, Hernández followed suit with a laser beam into the left field bleachers, tying the game and igniting the crowd.
Both players rounded the bases with fire in their eyes. Back in the dugout, as the players celebrated with their teammates, Muncy was overheard shouting, “WE ARE DODGERS!” Hernández repeated the phrase, adding a fist pump as if to emphasize that the team had drawn a line in the sand.
The message was clear. This wasn’t just about beating the Cardinals. This was about identity. This was about pride. This was about making it known that the Dodgers — a team often burdened by the weight of expectations — are not going to quietly fade into the postseason conversation. They’re going to bash the door in.
Muncy’s second homer of the game came in the fourth inning, a towering shot off a fastball that missed its spot. His signature bat drop and slow trot around the bases brought the crowd to a fever pitch. Two innings later, Hernández struck again, this time off reliever Kyle Leahy, sending a majestic blast over the centerfield wall to make it 10-4.
At that point, the game was effectively over. But the Dodgers weren’t done. Rookie Miguel Vargas added a three-run double in the bottom of the seventh to seal the blowout. Even in the ninth, the Dodgers’ dugout remained animated, fueled by the thunderous chants echoing across the stadium.
“Tonight was about sending a message,” Muncy said postgame. “We know who we are. We’ve got dogs in this clubhouse. We’re built for October. We’re built to win. ‘WE ARE DODGERS’ — that’s not just something we said tonight. That’s something we live.”
Hernández, who’s become a fan favorite in his first season with the Dodgers, echoed those sentiments. “This team is dangerous. From top to bottom. Doesn’t matter what the scoreboard says — if we have an inning left, we’re in the game.”
The statistics from the night tell a story of dominance. Muncy finished 3-for-5 with 2 HRs and 4 RBIs. Hernández was 2-for-4 with 2 HRs and 3 RBIs. The Dodgers combined for 16 hits and drew six walks, battering the Cardinals pitching staff from start to finish.
Lost in the offensive explosion was a strong showing from the bullpen. After Buehler exited in the sixth, the trio of Ryan Brasier, Alex Vesia, and Blake Treinen combined to allow just one run over the final three innings.
The Cardinals, meanwhile, were left stunned. Mikolas gave up seven runs in just four innings. Manager Oliver Marmol had few answers after the game. “They just hit everything. We didn’t execute, and they made us pay. That’s a dangerous lineup. You have to be perfect, or you’re going to wear it.”
The Dodgers have now won eight of their last ten games and are showing signs of gelling at exactly the right time. With the trade deadline behind them and a relatively healthy roster, the team is finally able to put its full potential on display — and it’s been breathtaking.
Veteran Freddie Freeman, who had two hits of his own, noted the energy was different in the clubhouse. “You can feel it. Nights like this bring teams together. When guys like Max and Teoscar go off, it lifts everyone. That ‘WE ARE DODGERS’ chant? That’s who we are. We’re embracing that.”
Even manager Dave Roberts couldn’t contain his pride. “I’ve seen a lot of great moments in this ballpark, but tonight was special. Max and Teo were on another level. They set the tone. And when they came back in yelling that we’re the Dodgers — I’ll be honest, I got chills.”
For fans, it was a moment to savor. After years of heartbreak, inconsistent postseasons, and injuries to key players, this year’s Dodgers squad feels different. It’s not just about the names on the jerseys — it’s about the mentality, the swagger, the unity.
And maybe that’s what the “WE ARE DODGERS” mantra is all about.
It’s about owning the pressure, not avoiding it. It’s about stepping onto the field knowing that every team is gunning for you — and welcoming the challenge. It’s about flipping the script from hopeful to inevitable.
As the night ended and the lights dimmed at Chavez Ravine, fans slowly exited the stadium still chanting the new rally cry. One young fan, maybe 12 years old, held a homemade sign high above his head. It read simply, “WE ARE DODGERS.”
He might not have hit two homers, or caught a line drive, or pitched a scoreless inning — but like every fan in the stadium, he believed.
Because on a night when Max Muncy and Teoscar Hernández turned Dodger Stadium into a launchpad, belief wasn’t optional — it was contagious.
The road to October is long and filled with potholes, but this game was more than just another win. It was a turning point. A declaration. A celebration.
A promise.
WE ARE DODGERS.
And the rest of the league better be ready.
