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Kyle Schwarber and rookie Munetaka Murakami fill out 8-man field for Home Run Derby
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami were named Friday as participants in the Home Run Derby, filling out the eight-man field for the contest in Philadelphia on Monday night.The 33-year-old Schwarber, who leads the majors with 32 homers, had been expected...
Key takeaway Murakami, who was also named Friday as an All-Star injury replacement, has 20 homers this season and will join Shohei Ohtani (2021) as the only Japanese-born players to participate in the derby.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
Terrell Hills residents who are baseball fans will be keeping a close eye on the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on Monday night, with Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and other top players set to compete. As a community within the San Antonio area, many locals likely follow the sport and may have interest in the event's outcome. The participation of Schwarber, who leads the majors with 32 homers, is expected to draw particular attention, given his impressive record and previous performances in the derby. With teammate Bryce Harper also participating, the event promises to be an exciting showcase of talent, and Terrell Hills residents can tune in to see how these players fare against other top contenders, including rookie Munetaka Murakami and several other All-Stars. The competition will be a highlight of the All-Star festivities, and local baseball enthusiasts will be watching to see which player will emerge as the champion.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami were named Friday as participants in the Home Run Derby, filling out the eight-man field for the contest in Philadelphia on Monday night.The 33-year-old Schwarber, who leads the majors with 32 homers, had been expected...
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