Vargas and Muncy exit game after collision at first base

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Vargas and Muncy exit game after collision at first base
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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas and Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy were injured during a collision at first base in Thursday's game in Phoenix. The incident occurred in the fifth inning when Muncy, running to first, collided with Vargas, who was attempting to field the ball. Both players lay on the field for several minutes before receiving medical attention. Muncy managed to get up first and left the field slowly, while Vargas required assistance to walk off. Vargas was replaced by Pavin Smith, and Muncy was substituted by pinch runner Santiago Espinal.

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  • Vargas and Muncy injured in fifth inning collision
  • Muncy was replaced by pinch runner Santiago Espinal
  • Vargas left the field with assistance
  • Diamondbacks and Dodgers facing immediate roster changes
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Muncy hit a ball up the line in the fifth inning and Vargas, seeing pitcher Ryne Nelson wouldn't get to the bag in time, charged toward first. Muncy beat him to the bag, but the players collided and flew into the air and landed with a thud. Muncy got to his feet first and slowly headed to the dugout.

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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas and Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy both left Thursday's game following a violent collision at first base.

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Max Muncy and Ildemaro Vargas both ran full speed to first base in the fifth inning of Thursday’s game between the Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks.

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