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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sets Home Run Derby Single-Round Record

Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. broke the Home Run Derby record for most home runs in a single round, hitting 29 dingers in the first round Monday night.

With the 29 homers, Guerrero passed Josh Hamilton, the previous holder of the record, who hit 28 home runs back in 2008.

Guerrero faced Matt Chapman in the first round, and Chapman finished with 13 home runs. The Athletics third baseman was a late replacement for Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich, who is dealing with a back injury.

At 20, Guerrero is the youngest player ever to participate in the Derby.