The 2021 Home Run Derby at Coors Field features some of baseball’s most electrifying hitters with Mets first baseman Pete Alonso returning to defend the crown he has held since the event was last held there. two years old
All eyes will be on seed Shohei Ohtani, who leads the majors with 33 home runs during the all-star break. The Angels two-way star will have the chance to shine in the derby 24 hours before entering the field as the starting pitcher and the AL’s first hitter in the Midsummer Classic.
Alonso, the 2019 winner, is the No.5 seed and will face Royals wide receiver Salvador Perez in the first round.
Stay tuned for live updates throughout the night as home runs soar through the Denver skies:
Home Run Derby first round
No. 1 Shohei Ohtani (Angels) vs. No. 8 Juan Soto (Nationals)
No. 2 Joey Gallo (Rangers) vs. No. 7 Trevor Story (Rockies)
No.3 Matt Olson (Athletics) vs. No.6 Trey Mancini (Orioles)
No. 4 Salvador Perez (Royals) vs. No. 5 Pete Alonso (Mets)
