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MLB Home Run Derby 2018 (July 16) Preview: Time Start, Channel, Lineup

The 2018 MLB Home Run Derby is set for Monday night at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., and here is what you need to know.

Home Run Derby 2018 Preview

Coming just one night before the All-Star Game, the Derby will start at 8pm EST and will air on ESPN. It can also be live-streamed through the WatchESPN app.

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Here are the pairings for the first round of the contest:

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Round 1: 

  • No. 1 seed Jesus Aguilar (Milwaukee Brewers) vs. 8-seed Rhys Hoskins (Philadelphia Phillies)
  • No. 4-seed Alex Bregman (Houston Astros) vs. No. 5-seed Kyle Schwarber (Chicago Cubs)
  • No. 2-seed Bryce Harper (Washington Nationals) vs. 7-seed Freddie Freeman (Atlanta Braves)
  • No. 6-seed Javier Baez (Cubs) vs. No. 3-seed Max Muncy (Los Angeles Dodgers)

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New York Yankees outfielder won the Derby last year as a rookie. This year, Harper and Aguilar are among the favorites to win the competition.

 

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