Vladimir Guerrero Jr. prevails vs. Julio Rodriguez to advance to the final round of the Home Run Derby. (0:27)
Vlad Jr. tops Julio Rodriguez to earn spot in HR Derby final (0:27)
The MLB’s annual Home Run Derby was held in Seattle on Monday night, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being crowned champion.
He and his father, All-Star slugger Vladimir Guerrero, became the first father-son pairing to each own a Derby trophy. The sports world took to social media to share reactions:
Julio Rodriguez steals the show in Round 1
… and stars from across leagues gave him props
Julio Rodriguez is ridiculous — Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 11, 2023
That was wild!!! @JRODshow44 — Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) July 11, 2023
Marshawn Lynch 🤝 Julio Rodríguez pic.twitter.com/r9QQMMrZWY — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 11, 2023
Randy Arozarena advances to the final and hits his signature celebration
How can you not love this guy? pic.twitter.com/pj2y184vkT — Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) July 11, 2023
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. takes down Rodriguez in the other semifinal
Manager John Schneider is getting absolutely shelled right now pic.twitter.com/w0X6RvQFuY — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 11, 2023
One swing for a spot in the finals.
Take it away, Vladdy. #HRDerby pic.twitter.com/6RK7MRoqLj — MLB (@MLB) July 11, 2023
Guerrero triumphs in a dramatic final, much to the excitement of his father
OMG !! — Vladimir Guerrero (@VladGuerrero27) July 11, 2023
PROUD and LOVE FOR MY SON
Congratulation Vlad Jr! ♥️ — Vladimir Guerrero (@VladGuerrero27) July 11, 2023
Sports world reacts to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Home Run Derby victory
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