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(MLB). Its first edition was in 2022. It is based on the Home Run Derby that is usually contested the day before the

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2022 edition

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, the

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, the

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, and the

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. Teams included former MLB players, players from

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, rookies from the men's baseball development system, and "influential

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played for the Dodgers,

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for the Red Sox,

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for the Yankees, and

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for the Cubs. The 2022 event consisted of three legs: one in

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, one in

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, and one in

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. Each leg consisted of a single-elimination bracket with a

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was the title sponsor, in continuation of a partnership with MLB announced in mid-2021. The Red Sox won the 2022 tournament.

London

The London leg was held at

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on July 9.

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headlined the event, described as "baseball meets festival vibes". Zach Stroman, who has played for the

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, represented the Dodgers at the event. In the final, the Yankees defeated the Red Sox, 42–41, after London-born Richard Brereton hit a

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. Erika Piancastelli of the Yankees was named MVP of the London tournament. In the third-place game, the Dodgers defeated the Cubs, 53–38.

Seoul

The Seoul leg was held on September 17 at Paradise City. In the preliminaries, the Red Sox defeated the Yankees 60–49, while the Dodgers defeated the Cubs 55–54. In the finals, the Dodgers defeated the Red Sox 60–55. Adrian Gonzalez was named MVP on the day.

Mexico City

The Mexico City leg was held on October 15 at

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. In the preliminaries, the Red Sox defeated the Cubs 62–51, while the Dodgers defeated the Yankees 68–63. In the finals, the Red Sox defeated the Dodgers 57–56. Jocelyn Alo was named site MVP.

Standings

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References

External links

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