PHILADELPHIA — Jordan Walker needed a few extra dents of his own in the Liberty Bell to win the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby. Four, to be exact.In what was a highly entertaining final matchup against a hometown star – Philadelphia Phillies’ designated hitter Kyle Schwarber – the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder mashed a flurry of home runs at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, July 13 to overcome Schwarber in the final. Walker hit three do-or-die home runs off the final magenta ball to tie Schwarber’s 11 home runs before hitting a fourth to win the event.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAnd he made some history, becoming the first Cardinals player to win the MLB Home Run Derby.Home Run Derby: Highlights from MLB All-Star Week EventSchwarber and Phillies teammate Bryce Harper were the headliners in this year’s derby at their home ballpark. Harper, who was a “legacy pick” for the All-Star Game by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, did not make it out of the first round.Next up in Philadelphia will be the 96th edition of the Major League Baseball Midsummer Classic at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday.1 / 52Jordan Walker #18 of the St. Louis Cardinals competes in the finals of the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia.(Emilee Chinn, Getty Images)The festivities continue in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 14 with the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement Date: Tuesday, July 14 Time: 8 p.m. ET Location: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia) TV: Fox Streaming: Fox One, Fubo Watch the 2026 MLB All-Star Game with Fubo The 2026 Midsummer Classic has arrived, and USA TODAY will have reporters on the ground in Philadelphia and at home eager to deliver the goods. From media day and the Home Run Derby to the red carpet and All-Star Game, we’ll have everything covered.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Watch Jordan Walker win 2026 Home Run Derby in walk-off fashion
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