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PHOENIX — It was a violent collision at first base Thursday night that left the crowd gasping and two players down − with the players eventually forced to leave the game at Chase Field.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy and Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas ran into one another in a head-on collision at first base in the fifth inning, leaving both players on the ground for several minutes before they both exited.
The Dodgers’ training staff said that Muncy was removed from the game because of shortness of breath and to be evaluated for a possible concussion.
There was no immediate announcement on Vargas’ injury.
The injuries occurred when Muncy hit a ground ball up the line past the first-base bag that was snared by Vargas. Muncy hustled to first base, and with D-backs starter Ryne Nelson not covering first base, Vargas tried to beat Muncy to the bag. Muncy, running full-speed, reached the base first and ran into Vargas, who has little experience at first base.
The two immediately fell to the ground with Muncy’s helmet and glasses flying off his head.
Muncy was on the ground holding his head, with blood running down the bridge of his nose, and Vargas was clutching his left knee.
They remained on the ground for nearly five minutes, assisted by trainers, when Vargas got up first, gingerly hobbling off the field. He was replaced by Pavin Smith. Muncy got up next, and headed to the dugout. He was replaced by Santiago Espinal.
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Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy and Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas ran into one another in a head-on collision at first base in the fifth inning, leaving both players on the ground for several minutes before they both exited.
The Dodgers’ training staff said that Muncy was removed from the game because of shortness of breath and to be evaluated for a possible concussion.
There was no immediate announcement on Vargas’ injury.
The injuries occurred when Muncy hit a ground ball up the line past the first-base bag that was snared by Vargas. Muncy hustled to first base, and with D-backs starter Ryne Nelson not covering first base, Vargas tried to beat Muncy to the bag. Muncy, running full-speed, reached the base first and ran into Vargas, who has little experience at first base.
The two immediately fell to the ground with Muncy’s helmet and glasses flying off his head.
Muncy was on the ground holding his head, with blood running down the bridge of his nose, and Vargas was clutching his left knee.
They remained on the ground for nearly five minutes, assisted by trainers, when Vargas got up first, gingerly hobbling off the field. He was replaced by Pavin Smith. Muncy got up next, and headed to the dugout. He was replaced by Santiago Espinal.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Max Muncy, Ildemaro Vargas knocked out of game after nasty collision
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