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Contreras Shines in Derby Debut | Boston Red Sox News
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Willson Contreras stunned the baseball world by becoming the first Red Sox player since David Ortiz to compete in the Home Run Derby, launching 13 homers in the opener—including a jaw-dropping 490-foot blast, the longest ever tracked at that ballpark since 2026. Though he fell to Kyle Schwarber 9-8 in the second round, Contreras’ explosive performance defied expectations and delivered a thrilling highlight during the All-Star break, proving Boston’s power is still alive on a national stage.
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