Jordan Walker tunes out Philadelphia boos to stun Kyle Schwarber in Home Run Derby

St Louis Cardinal homers on final six swings 24-year-old outfielder wins $1m and title Schwarber, Contreras finish second and third Jordan Walker silenced Philadelphia’s boo birds by homering on his last six swings, chasing down Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber in the final round and becoming the first St Louis Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby on Monday night. Schwarber hit 11 homers during his 15-swing turn in the final round. Philly fans, who loudly booed everyone but Schwarber and Bryce Harper throughout the night, quietly headed toward the exits when Walker’s winning shot soared over the left-field wall. Continue reading...

Associated Press · Tue, Jul 14, 2026, 5:16 AM
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Jordan Walker tunes out Philadelphia boos to stun Kyle Schwarber in Home Run Derby

St Louis Cardinal homers on final six swings
24-year-old outfielder wins $1m and title
Schwarber, Contreras finish second and third

Jordan Walker silenced Philadelphia’s boo birds by homering on his last six swings, chasing down Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber in the final round and becoming the first St Louis Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby on Monday night.

Schwarber hit 11 homers during his 15-swing turn in the final round. Philly fans, who loudly booed everyone but Schwarber and Bryce Harper throughout the night, quietly headed toward the exits when Walker’s winning shot soared over the left-field wall.

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