RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostYoung fans play catch outside Coors Field in Denver before heading into the stadium for the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby on July 12, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostAll-Stars are painted on a building outside Coors Field in Denver as fans start to show up for the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby on July 12, 2021.- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostShinji Kaniya, left, and his friend Shinjiro Suzuki drink a Colorado-cold-one before the start of the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby at Coors Field in Denver on July 12, 2021. The two fans came from Japan to see Shohei Ohtani, of the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani nicknamed "Shotime" is a Japanese baseball star who will be in participating in the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby. Shotime is a pitcher, designated hitter and outfielder.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTrevor Story of the Colorado Rockies prepares before competing in the MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostFrom left, Juan Soto (22) of the Washington Nationals Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Angeles Angels, Salvador Perez (13) of the Kansas City Royals, Joey Gallo (13) of the Texas Rangers, and Matt Olson (28) of the Oakland Athletics, take the stage before the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby at Coors Field on July 12, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJuan Soto of the Washington Nationals and Pete Alsonso of the New York Mets speak before the MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostJonas Gomez shades himself from the afternoon sun with a sombrero before the start of the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby at Coors Field in Denver on July 12, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMatt Olson of the Oakland Athletics competes during the MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostVarious mascots hang out with fans during the MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostShohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels swings as he battles Juan Soto of the Washington Nationals during the MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFans watch the action during the MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostShohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels bends over after losing as victor Juan Soto of the Washington Nationals raises his hands during the MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA young fan hope to get a ball on his birthday during the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby at Coors Field in Denver on July 12, 2021.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostTrey Mancini (16) of the Baltimore Orioles wins his round during the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby at Coors Field in Denver on July 12, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJoey Gallo of the Texas Rangers competes during the MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFernando Tatis Jr. hangs out with Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. during the MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostConnor Lenc, 11, stands in front of the Topps baseball card stand in a fan zone setup outside Coors Field before the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby at Coors Field in Denver on July 12, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPete Alonso of the New York mets competes during the MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTrevor Story of the Colorado Rockies competes during the MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFans cheer for Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals after he hyped up former teammate Trevor Story of the Colorado Rockies during the MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTrevor Story of the Colorado Rockies hugs former teammate and current St. Louis Cardinal Nolan Arenado during the MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTrey Mancini of the Baltimore Orioles competes in the finals against eventual champion Pete Alonso of the New York Mets during the MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPete Alonso of the New York Mets during the MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021. Alonso would win his second derby by defeating Trey Mancini of the Baltimore Orioles in the finals.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPete Alonso celebrates after defeating Trey Mancini of the Baltimore Orioles during the MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPete Alonso celebrates after defeating Trey Mancini of the Baltimore Orioles during the MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTrey Mancini of the Baltimore Orioles hugs his girlfriend Sara Perlman after losing to Pete Alonso of the New York Mets during the MLB Home Run Derby final round at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPete Alonso celebrates after defeating Trey Mancini of the Baltimore Orioles during the MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021.
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Getting your player ready...
New York Mets’ slugger Pete Alonso blasted 23 home runs in the final round to beat out Baltimore’s Trey Mancini and win the All-Star Home Run Derby Monday night at Coors Field. Alonso also won The Derby in 2019.
Alonso is the first player to win back-to-back since Yoenis Cespedes in 2014 and 2015. There was no All-Star Game last year because of the pandemic.
“I’m a power hitter and I think I’m the best power hitter on the planet,” Alonso said afterward. “Being able to showcase that and put on a fun display for the fans is truly a dream come true for me.”
In fact, everything about the night was epic. The much-hyped Derby in Denver’s mile-high atmosphere lived up to expectations. Read the full story here.
