Who wants to see some dingers? Eight of the league's top sluggers will duke it out in the Home Run Derby, taking place Monday night at Dodger Stadium on the eve of the All-Star Game. JonathanBrazeau previews what you need to know:
The eight-player bracket features three single-elimination rounds — quarterfinals, semifinals and final — with batters facing head-to-head in order to advance.
The lower-seeded player bats first with the higher-seeded player needing to surpass their opponent's total within the allotted time.The Field3. Corey Seager, Texas Rangers6. Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners Schwarber vs. Pujols: Pujols' final season in the majors sees him make a record-tying fifth Home Run Derby appearance, although he hasn't won it ... yet. He came close during his first time in 2003 but lost 9-8 to Garret Anderson in the final. The 42-year-old will also become the oldest player to compete in the event. Pujols is the active home run leader with 685 — including six this season.
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