Veteran third baseman Max Muncy of the Los Angeles Dodgers has recently started wearing glasses during games. The reason is an attempt at "vision correction" to escape his batting slump, as reported by the U.S. sports media Clutch Points on the 4th (Korea time).

This season, the Dodgers are cruising at 22 wins and 10 losses, leading the National League West without the aftereffects of the World Series victory. However, Muncy's bat remains silent. In 30 games this season, he is hitting .188 with an on-base percentage of .301 and a slugging percentage of .292, recording 1 home run, 5 RBIs, and 7 runs.

On the 24th of last month, Muncy had an unfortunate incident while leaving Wrigley Field after an away game against the Chicago Cubs. As he was boarding the team bus, he was subjected to excessive insults from a fan. A male fan, reportedly wearing a Dodgers uniform, openly hurled profanities at Muncy, saying, "You really suck. Get lost," as Muncy, who had paused while boarding the bus, glared at him for some time.

In response, Muncy wore glasses with the mindset of "I'll try anything." During the away game against the Atlanta Braves on the 4th, the commentary team reported that "Muncy has recently been diagnosed with astigmatism and wears glasses as a measure of vision correction."

According to Ken Rosenthal of the U.S. sports media Fox Sports, "Last season, Kiké Hernández bounced back after wearing glasses, and Muncy sought the same ophthalmologist. The examination revealed his vision was good, but he was diagnosed with astigmatism in his right eye. The doctor advised, 'It's not absolutely necessary, but it wouldn't hurt to try them,' and Muncy deemed it 'worth a shot."

Although Muncy struggled at the plate in the early part of the season, there has been a slight change since wearing glasses. In that game, he went 0-for-1 but drew 2 walks. There is an analysis that his ability to see pitches may have improved slightly.

He had previously tried using a 'torpedo bat' but stopped due to discomfort. Now, it remains to be seen whether glasses could be the key to his resurgence.

Meanwhile, Muncy spent about 90 games on the injured list last year due to a flexor muscle injury, but he returned in August to help secure the World Series championship. It was the Dodgers' eighth championship overall and their second in the last four years.

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