Dodgers’ Max Muncy is re-learning second base on the fly

LOS ANGELES — A potential double-play ball trickled toward the Dodgers’ second baseman on Friday night. Max Muncy had time to get two outs, certainly one, but the confluence of baseball and baserunner was too much to bear in the moment. Muncy bobbled the ball, the play resulted in no outs, and the New York Mets ended up with runners at first and third in the eighth inning.
On Monday, Muncy got his fourth major league start at second base. His first was on June 12. There have been som