Willson Contreras loses in Home Run Derby semifinals to Kyle Schwarber
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Willson Contreras participated in the Home Run Derby on July 13 in Philadelphia, where he lost in the semifinals to Kyle Schwarber, 9-8. Contreras embraced a villain role, encouraging the crowd to boo him during the event. He hit 13 home runs in the first round, tying with Jordan Walker for the lead but fell short against Schwarber in the semifinals. Contreras expressed enjoyment in the event and a desire to participate again in the future.
- •Contreras hit 13 home runs in the first round.
- •Schwarber defeated Contreras in the semifinals with 9 home runs.
- •Contreras encouraged boos from the Philadelphia crowd.
- •Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby.
- •Contreras enjoyed the experience and hopes to compete again.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox’ Willson Contreras embraces villain role in Home Run Derby — and loses in semis
"Willson Contreras was the villain in Monday night's Home Run Derby with two Phillies fan favorites in the contest. He lost in the semifinals to former Cubs teammate Kyle Schwarber.
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