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2023 MLB Home Run Derby: Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerro Jr. tops Randy Arozarena to win in Seattle

Toronto Blue Jays star Valdimir Guerrero Jr. pulled off a historic win at the Home Run Derby on Monday night.

Guerrero hit a championship round record 25 home runs to beat Rays star Randy Arozarena and take home the title at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. His win came 16 years after his father won the Home Run Derby, making them the first father-son duo to win the event.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins the 2023 @TMobile #HRDerby! pic.twitter.com/T8Ke59qQ59

— MLB (@MLB) July 11, 2023

Guerrero had just six home runs when he took his timeout, but managed to get to 20 before his one-minute bonus.