MLB Home Run Derby Champion: Teoscar Hernández Claims Victory over Bobby Witt Jr. in Arlington
Sports | July 16, 2024, 12:43 a.m.
Teoscar Hernández made history by becoming the first Los Angeles Dodgers player to win the Home Run Derby. The competition, held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, saw Hernández defeat Bobby Witt Jr. in a thrilling final round to claim the championship title. The victory also marked Hernández as the seventh Dominican-born player to win the event and earned him a $1 million bonus. The event featured some notable changes, including a bracket-style final four format. Despite facing tough competition, Hernández demonstrated his power and skill by hitting a total of 14 home runs in the championship round. Witt put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short with a feverish finish that left him just shy of the title. Hernández's victory sets the stage for MLB's All-Star Game following the exciting weekend of events.