In the fifth inning of the game on June 5, 2026, between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks, players Max Muncy and Ildemaro Vargas collided while running to first base. The incident resulted in Muncy leaving the game early.
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Max Muncy exits Dodgers game after collision with Ildemaro Vargas
Max Muncy left the Dodgers game early following a collision with Ildemaro Vargas during the fifth inning. The incident occurred in a matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Brutal collision knocks Max Muncy out of Dodgers game early
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Max Muncy exits Dodgers game after collision with Ildemaro Vargas