There was no repeat champion.
And there was no epic final between Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge.
Instead, Stanton’s bid for a repeat Home Run Derby title came to an abrupt end Monday night courtesy of another New York Yankees slugger.
Stanton watched Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez put on a power display similar to his own last season in San Diego and narrowly beat him 17-16 in a first-round matchup at Marlins Park that provided plenty of thrills for the fans.
Stanton, who broke the record for most home runs in the event’s history last season at Petco Park with 61 overall, fell short of joining Ken Griffey, Jr.