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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)
· 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 The San Antonio
San Antonio baseball fans will be keeping a close eye on the Home Run Derby, particularly with the participation of players from teams that have faced the Astros, the local favorite, this season. The inclusion of Kyle Schwarber and Munetaka Murakami fills out the eight-man field, and their performances will be of interest to fans who have watched the Astros compete against the Phillies and White Sox. Schwarber's impressive home run record and Murakami's surprise entry after a month-long injury will add to the excitement of the contest. As the derby takes place in Philadelphia, San Antonio fans will be watching to see how these players, who have already made an impact on the season, will perform under the pressure of the derby. The event will also be a chance for fans to see how the participants stack up against each other, potentially foreshadowing future matchups between their teams and the Astros.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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