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Photos: Best Moments at the 2022 home run derby

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto tosses his bat after defeating Cleveland Guardians' José Ramírez.
Washington Nationals’ Juan Soto tosses his bat after defeating Cleveland Guardians’ José Ramírez with 18 home runs to advance to the second round during the MLB All-Star home run derby at Dodger Stadium on Monday.
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The 2022 MLB All-Star home run derby took place on Monday at Dodger Stadium. Washington Nationals’ Juan Soto held off Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodríguez in the final 19-18. It was the 23-year-old’s first derby win.

Miami Marlins' Jazz Chisholm takes a snapshot of the media during All-Star workouts
The Miami Marlins’ Jazz Chisholm takes a snapshot of the media during All-Star workouts.
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Juan Soto of the Washington Nationals is introduced during the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby
Juan Soto of the Washington Nationals is introduced during the MLB All-Star home run derby.
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National League's Albert Pujols reacts as he bats during the MLB All-Star baseball Home Run Derby.
Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts as he bats during the derby. The 22-year veteran lost to Juan Soto and was saluted by teammates in what might be his final derby appearance.
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Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodríguez connects for a home run in the finals of the Home Run Derby.
The Seattle Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez connects for a home run in the finals.
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Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodríguez is cooled off with a towel during a break in the first round.
Julio Rodríguez is cooled off with a towel during a break in the first round against Texas Rangers’ Corey Seager.
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Washington Nationals' Juan Soto bats.
Juan Soto bats during the final round, when he found his power stroke to hit 19 homers.
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National League's Juan Soto celebrates after hitting a home run to win the MLB All-Star baseball Home Run Derby
Juan Soto celebrates after hitting a home run to win the home run derby at 23.
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Juan Soto reacts after after winning the derby.
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Washington Nationals' Juan Soto leaps into a teammate's arms after winning the Home Run Derby.
Juan Soto leaps into a teammate’s arms in a triumphant moment at Chavez Ravine.
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Juan Soto is swarmed by teammates after his derby triumph.
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