The 2023 MLB All-Star Week was a big success with plenty of highlights. Everything from massive home runs to epic plays and late-game heroics.
This year baseball presented a lot of young talented players as evident in the home run derby. Fans seemed to enjoy all the events this year. Here are some highlights from the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game.
2023 All-Star Week Highlights
Home Run Derby
Embed from Getty ImagesThe 2023 Home Run Derby took place on Monday as eight sluggers competed against each other. It is always an entertaining event where fans get to see sluggers hit as many home runs as possible. Pete Alonso came into the event as a two-time champion and Julio Rodriquez was a finalist. The other competitors were derby rookies, and they held their own.
Rodriquez ran out of gas after setting a 41-home run record in the first round. In contrast, Randy Arozarena improved from a slow first-round performance to a 35-home run second round. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. held off Arozarena’s rally to capture the home run derby champion. Guerrero Jr gave an incredible performance as he was hitting a lot of home runs in each round. This was one of the best home runs Derby’s in a while with many surprises and fun moments.
All-Star Game 2023
Embed from Getty ImagesThere are some nice highlights from the main event. The ten-year streak for the American League winning All-Star Game is over as the National League defeated them 3-2. It was powered by a massive two-run home run from Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz. The first time All-Star hit the game-winning home run off Orioles reliever Felix Bautista. Also, Diaz was able to take home the game MVP a first for a Rockies player, Though it seemed pitching dominated the game it was still fun to watch.
It’s safe to say that the future looks bright for baseball with a new generation of superstars on the horizon. This was another fun All-Star week and now it’s time to focus on the second half of the season including the trade deadline. Stay tuned for more MLB news and stories.
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