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.
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And he made some history, becoming the first Cardinals player to win the MLB Home Run Derby.
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Schwarber 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.
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Jordan 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.
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Jordan 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.
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Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after competing in the finals.
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Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts as teammate Kyle Schwarber (not pictured) competes in the finals of the 2026 Home Run Derby.
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Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies competes in the finals.
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Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies and Jordan Walker #18 of the St. Louis Cardinals are introduced before the finals of the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia.
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Former Philadelphia Phillies players Ryan Howard and Bobby Abreu are introduced before the finals.
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Fans reach for a home run ball during the home run derby.
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Willson Contreras #40 of the Boston Red Sox reacts before competing during the semifinals of the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies competes during the semifinals of the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia.
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Fans cheer on Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) during the home run derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies competes during the semifinals of the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia.
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New York Yankees first baseman Benjamin Rice (22) makes a play at bat during the home run derby.
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Junior Caminero #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays competes during the semifinals of the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia.
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Jordan Walker #18 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after competing during the semifinals.
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A crew member holds up a sign for safety during the home run derby.
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Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after competing in the 2026 Home Run Derby.
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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber bats during the All Star-Home Run Derby.
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Junior Caminero #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays competes during the 2026 Home Run Derby.
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Raisel Iglesias #26 of the Atlanta Braves and his son Oliver speak to former major league baseball player Albert Pujols during the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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A fan attempts to catch a ball hit during the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia.
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Ben Rice #22 of the New York Yankees competes during the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia.
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New York Yankees infielder Ben Rice (22) bats during the All Star-Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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The Phillie Phanatic reacts with fans before the home run derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates and American sports analyst Pat McAfee react during the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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A fan reacts after retrieving a ball hit during the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia.
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Fans look on as the players are announced before the home run derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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Jac Caglianone of the Kansas City Royals competes during the 2026 Home Run Derby.
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Brandon Marsh of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts during the 2026 Home Run Derby.
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Willson Contreras #40 of the Boston Red Sox competes during the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia.
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Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets looks on during the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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Willson Contreras #40 of the Boston Red Sox competes during the 2026 Home Run Derby.
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Fans reach for a home run ball hit by Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals competes during the 2026 Home Run Derby.
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Jordan Walker #18 of the St. Louis Cardinals competes.
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Fans react during the fly-over during the All Star-Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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Munetaka Murakami #5 of the Chicago White Sox, Willson Contreras #40 of the Boston Red Sox, Jac Caglianone #14 of the Kansas City Royals, and Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies look on after being introduced before the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia.
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American actor and comedian Will Ferrell looks on before the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia.
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Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies is introduced before the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia.
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Ben Rice #22 of the New York Yankees is introduced before the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia.
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A general view of the stadium and field as fans look on before the home run derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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Fans look on before the start of the home run derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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Fans look on before the start of the home run derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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Chicago White Sox third baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) warms up before the home run derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) signs autographs before the home run derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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Chicago White Sox third baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) warms up before the home run derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas (20) warms up before the home run derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) warms up before the home run derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler, left, and Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle warm up before the home run derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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Chicago White Sox third baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) prepares for warm ups before the home run derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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Where to watch the 2026 MLB All-Star Game
The festivities continue in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 14 with the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.
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Location: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia)
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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.
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