Plus: Seattle sees a marathon's worth of homers!
On Monday night at Seattle's T-Mobile Park, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made history in more ways than one by winning the 2023 T-Mobile Home Run Derby title. Randy Arozarena pushed him to the limit in a highly impressive runner-up performance. Julio RodrÃguez authored a sensational opening round in front of a raucous hometown crowd. And Adley Rutschman pulled off an unforgettable first-round switcheroo.
In other words, it was an eventful night. And how about this as a capper: The eight sluggers who squared off as a prelude to Tuesday night's All-Star Game hit for a marathon. Yes, a marathon. Read on for more on that eye-popping achievement, along with 18 other amazing Derby facts. |
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Ronald Acuña Jr., Shohei Ohtani and Julio RodrÃguez are among the stars set to headline the 2023 MLB All-Star Game in Seattle. |
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No. 6 seed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had to go through Mookie Betts before dispatching hometown hero Julio RodrÃguez in the semifinals and defeating Randy Arozarena in an epic final showdown. |
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Luis Arraez and Pablo López became the first players dealt for each other to be selected to the same All-Star Game since 2008. |
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A day after the Pirates opened the Draft by taking Paul Skenes, we asked this year's All-Stars, "Could he get big league hitters out today?" |
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Alvin Davis, Félix Hernández, Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez and Dan Wilson shared stories with a packed Clubhouse at PLAY BALL Park on Monday. |
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Watch the All-Stars and their families walk the Red Carpet at the famed Pike Place Market in Seattle at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT on MLB Network. |
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Tune in to MLB Network live from Seattle at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT and again after the game for interviews, highlights and more. |
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Which two future Hall of Famers homered in the last All-Star Game played in Seattle (2001)? |
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