Max Muncy exits game with head injury after collision vs. Diamondbacks

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Max Muncy exits game with head injury after collision vs. Diamondbacks
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Max Muncy of the Los Angeles Dodgers left Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after sustaining a head injury from a collision at first base. Attempting to beat out a ground ball, Muncy collided with first baseman Ildemaro Vargas. Both players fell but were able to walk off the field afterward. Santiago Espinal replaced Muncy at third base and later scored the go-ahead run. Muncy was already dealing with a wrist injury prior to this incident and will undergo further evaluation for the head injury.

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  • Max Muncy suffered a head injury in a collision at first base.
  • Santiago Espinal entered the game to replace Muncy at third base.
  • Muncy has previously been recovering from a wrist injury.
  • Espinal scored the go-ahead run in the fifth inning after taking over for Muncy.
  • Muncy will be evaluated for his head injury following the game.
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  • 4:56 AMYahoo SportsDodgers Lost Game and Max Muncy vs. D-Backs in Double Blow
  • 3:02 AMYahoo SportsMax Muncy Suffers Scary Collision, Exits Game vs. D-Backs
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Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy suffered a head injury after a collision at first base on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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The Dodgers lost Max Muncy on Thursday, June 4, due to a collision, and they ended up in a nail-biter against the Diamondbacks.

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