Juan Soto Claims Home Run Derby

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Published on July 19 2022 5:50 am
Last Updated on July 19 2022 5:53 am

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto won the Home Run Derby for the first time Monday night.

He beat Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodrigo 19-18 in the final at Dodger Stadium, after they made it through the previous rounds that involved eight competitors in all.

Soto hit 53 homers, beating each of his three opponents -- including Jose Ramirez and Alabert Pujols -- by one homer. Rodriguez beat two-time defending champ Pete Alonso and Corey Seager.