MLB stars leave divisional game after scary collision at first base leaves both injured

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Two MLB players left a divisional matchup on Thursday night after a scary collision at first base.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ildemaro Vargas and Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy both crashed down to the infield dirt after a bang-bang play.

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.

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Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy reacts to an apparent injury after colliding with Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas at first base in the fifth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 4, 2026. (Anna Carrington/Imagn Images)

Both lay on the field for several minutes while trainers worked on them in a hushed stadium. Muncy got to his feet first and slowly headed to the dugout, while Vargas got up with help and walked to his dugout.

Muncy left with shortness of breath and was evaluated for, but avoided, a concussion. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he wouldn't play Friday against the Angels — it was already a scheduled day off — but could be available over the weekend.

Vargas suffered bruises all down his left side — thigh, ribs and neck. X-rays were negative, and he told manager Torey Lovullo he would be ready to play on Friday, if needed.

Arizona Diamondbacks athletic trainers tend to first baseman Ildemaro Vargas after a collision with Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy during the fifth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 4, 2026. (Anna Carrington/Imagn Images)

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