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Vlad Guerrero Jr. beats Matt Chapman in MLB Home Run Derby first round

Matt Chapman never really had a chance on Monday night in Cleveland.

The Oakland A's third baseman stepped into the batter's box in the first round of the 2019 MLB Home Run Derby needing a record 30 home runs to advance. He didn't come close.

Toronto Blue Jays rookie sensation Vladimir Guerrero Jr. broke Josh Hamilton's first-round record by hitting 29 home runs.

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Chapman, who had his dad Jim throwing to him, finished with just 13 home runs in the round.