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Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernandez Makes History at MLB Home Run Derby

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández defeated Bobby Witt Jr. to win the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday, becoming the first player in team history to win the event.

Hernández eliminated Alec Bohm of the Philadelphia Phillies in the semifinals before facing off against Witt Jr., the Kansas City Royals shortstop.

In the final round, Hernández hit 11 home runs and three more in bonus time. Down to his last out, Witt needed one home run to tie Hernández, but clanged a fly ball off the wall.

Hernandez was chosen to replace Fernando Tatis Jr.