Jul 12, 2021; Denver, CO, USA; Texas Rangers right fielder Joey Gallo hits during the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Joey Gallo finally made his much-anticipated Home Run Derby debut as the Texas Rangers‘ representative on Monday night at Coors Field. Unfortunately, it didn’t go as planned.
The All-Star right fielder was eliminated in the opening round, as the hometown hero Trevor Story bested Gallo 20 home runs to 19. Gallo made somewhat of a comeback late, but couldn’t do enough to secure a spot in the Derby semifinals.