Posts Tagged ‘Home Run Derby’
Prince Fielder Wins 2009 Home Run Derby
In front of a crowd that wanted Albert Pujols to win, Prince Fielder emerged victorious after defeating Nelson Cruz 6 to 5 in the finals of the 2009 Home Run Derby. Fielder, who plays first base for the Milwaukee Brewers, had three outs to spare in the final round when he smacked his 6th long ball to center field. Ryan …
by Derek Johnson on July 14th, 2009 Leave a comment »
The Ultimate Home Run Derby Formula
On Monday, Major League Baseball will embark into its 24th annual State Farm Home Run Derby in St. Louis. With the contestants already announced, the fans will anxiously await to see if anybody can repeat Josh Hamilton’s incredible feat of 28 jacks in a single round. Alongside, all will be on their seats as hometown favorite Albert Pujols, a man …
by Jon Alba on July 12th, 2009 1 Comments »
4 Stories to Watch for This Summer
As the academic world enters the dog days of Summer, the case is the same for the sports world. Every year, the months of June, July, and August bring much joy (as well as much vein) to sports fans around the world, with the events taking place perhaps changing a franchise forever. With the weather quickly approaching “SCORCHING!” on the …
by Jon Alba on June 25th, 2009 Leave a comment »
You Saw History (And I Told You So)
“28 years! The Philadelphia Phillies are the World Champions of baseball!”-Jon Alba What, you honestly expected me to quote Joe Buck? With all due respect Mr. Buck, a dying mule may have been able to make a better call than you did. Enough of my rant though, I’m sure you’ve heard enough already. July 10, 2008. A young aspiring sportswriter …
by Jon Alba on December 25th, 2008 2 Comments »