Vargas and Muncy exit game after collision at first base
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:14 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
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.
- •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
- 4:48 AMESPN — Muncy, Vargas injured on violent collision at firs...
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers 3B Max Muncy and D-backs 1B Ildemaro Vargas both exit after violent collision at first base
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Brutal collision knocks Max Muncy out of Dodgers game early
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Max Muncy, Ildemaro Vargas knocked out of Dodgers-Diamondbacks game after nasty collision
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks' Vargas, Dodgers' Muncy injured on violent collision at first base
"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.
"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.
"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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External links- ESPNJun 5, 2026, 4:48 AMMuncy, Vargas injured on violent collision at firs...
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 3:18 AMDodgers 3B Max Muncy and D-backs 1B Ildemaro Vargas both exit after violent collision at first base
Both men looked dazed after running into each other at full speed on a close play.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 3:06 AMBrutal collision knocks Max Muncy out of Dodgers game early
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 3:03 AMMax Muncy, Ildemaro Vargas knocked out of Dodgers-Diamondbacks game after nasty collision
Max Muncy and Ildemaro Vargas ran into one another at first base, leaving both players on the ground for several minutes before they both exited.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 2:56 AMDiamondbacks' Vargas, Dodgers' Muncy injured on violent collision at first base
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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