Muncy, Vargas Exit 3-2 Diamondbacks Win After 5th-Inning Collision at First Base

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 5

Fifth-inning contact at first base sent Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy and Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas out of Arizona’s 3-2 win after both lay on the dirt for several minutes.
The collision came on a bang-bang play when Vargas charged to cover first because pitcher Ryne Nelson would not reach the bag in time, and Muncy beat him there.
Muncy left with shortness of breath and was checked for a concussion, but manager Dave Roberts said he avoided one and could be available over the weekend after a scheduled day off Friday.
Vargas suffered bruising to his left thigh, ribs and neck, but X-rays were negative and manager Torey Lovullo said the infielder told him he could play Friday if needed.
Arizona and Los Angeles split the four-game series, with the Diamondbacks avoiding a series loss in a game overshadowed by the injury scare.