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Jordan Walker wins Home Run Derby, defeating Kyle Schwarber in finals

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Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Jordan Walker wins Home Run Derby, defeating Kyle Schwarber in finals
Summary

Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals secured victory in the 2026 Home Run Derby, held on July 13 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Walker hit 12 home runs in the finals, surpassing hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber, who managed 11. The event saw Walker's impressive performance, including five homers on his last five swings, marking him as the first Cardinal to win this title since Albert Pujols in 2022. In earlier rounds, both players demonstrated strong hitting, with Walker tying for the most home runs in the first round at 13.

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  • •Walker hit five homers in his final swings to clinch the win.
  • •Schwarber entered as the crowd favorite but fell short in the finals.
  • •Both players hit 13 home runs in the first round, showcasing their power.
  • •The Derby was held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
  • •Walker is the first Cardinal to win the Derby since Pujols in 2022.
Latest Updates
  • 12:16 PMThe Guardian Sport — Jordan Walker tunes out Philadelphia boos to stun Kyle Schwarber in Home Run Derby
  • 5:43 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals’ Jordan Walker Wins Home Run Derby in Stunning Upset
  • 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals' Jordan Walker Wins Thrilling Home Run Derby In Dramatic Fashion
  • 4:30 AMESPN — Walker walks it off: Cards slugger wins HR Derby
  • 3:54 AMYahoo Sports — Jordan Walker stuns Kyle Schwarber for Home Run Derby win in Philadelphia
  • 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Walker smacks four in a row to snatch MLB Home Run Derby victory
  • 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Watch Jordan Walker win 2026 Home Run Derby in walk-off fashion
  • 2:44 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Schwarber loses heartbreaker in Home Run Derby in Philly
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St Louis Cardinal homers on final six swings 24-year-old outfielder wins $1m and title Schwarber, Contreras finish second and third Jordan Walker silenced Philadelphia’s boo birds by homering on his last six swings, chasing down Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber in the final round and becoming the first St Louis Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby on Monday night. Schwarber hit 11 homers during his 15-swing turn in the final round. Philly fans, who loudly booed everyone but Schwarber and Bryce Harper throughout the night, quietly headed toward the exits when Walker’s winning shot soared over the left-field wall. Continue reading...

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St. Louis slugger Jordan Walker smashed home runs on the last four pitches he faced on Monday to edge Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber 12-11 in Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby final.In the head-to-head semi-finals, Walker smashed six of eight pitches for homers to defeat last year's Derby runner-up, 23-year-old Dominican slugger Junior Caminero of Tampa Bay, 6-5.

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The St. Louis Cardinals haven’t had a competitor in the MLB Home Run Derby since Albert Pujols put on a show during his final season in 2022. Jordan Walker’s breakout year has given him the opportunity to represent St. Louis this year, but he was up against formidable competition, but he rose to the occasion […]

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