
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.

The Miami Marlins’ Jazz Chisholm takes a snapshot of the media during All-Star workouts.
(Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)

Juan Soto of the Washington Nationals is introduced during the MLB All-Star home run derby.
(Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)

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.
(Abbie Parr / Associated Press)

The Seattle Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez connects for a home run in the finals.
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Julio Rodríguez is cooled off with a towel during a break in the first round against Texas Rangers’ Corey Seager.
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Juan Soto bats during the final round, when he found his power stroke to hit 19 homers.
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Juan Soto celebrates after hitting a home run to win the home run derby at 23.
(Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)

(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Juan Soto leaps into a teammate’s arms in a triumphant moment at Chavez Ravine.
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
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