New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano took home the 2011 MLB Home Run Derby last night in Phoenix, AZ, edging out the Boston Red Sox’s Adrian Gonzalez. Milwaukee Brewers slugger Price Fielder came in third place. Here is how the rest of the field finished.
4. David Ortiz-Boston
5. Matt Holliday-St. Louis
6. Jose Bautista-Toronto
7. Rickie Weeks-Milwaukee
8. Matt Kemp-LA Dodgers
Of course tonight in Phoenix, home field for the World Series will be decided in the 2011 All Star Game as the American League battles the National League. The first pitch is set form just after 8 p.m. EST on Fox. Below you will find the starting line up for both squads.
American League
Curtis Granderson, Yankees, CF
Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians, SS
Adrian Gonzalez, Red Sox, 1B
Jose Bautista, Blue Jays, RF
Josh Hamilton, Rangers, LF
Adrian Beltre, Rangers, 3B
David Ortiz, Red Sox, DH
Robinson Cano, Yankees, 2B
Alex Avila, Tigers, C
Jered Weaver, Angels, P
National League
Rickie Weeks, Brewers, 2B
Carlos Beltran, Mets, DH
Matt Kemp, Dodgers, CF
Prince Fielder, Brewers, 1B
Brian McCann, Braves, C
Lance Berkman, Cardinals, RF
Matt Holliday, Cardinals, LF
Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies, SS
Scott Rolen, Reds, 3B
Roy Halladay, Phillies, P
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The newest member of the blog’s writing family, Josh Hall will have more on the game later on. Stay tuned!
