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Jul 14, 2008 10:38 pm US/Central

Morneau Wins HR Derby, Hamilton Hits Record 28

NEW YORK (AP) ―

Josh Hamilton has hit a record 28 homers in the first round of the All-Star Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium.

But the Texas Rangers' slugger was beaten out by Minnesota's Justin Morneau in the finals.

Morneau topped a tired Hamilton 5-3 in the last round, giving him the derby title. But the night belonged to Hamilton.

Hamilton broke Bobby Abreu's mark for one round with a dazzling display of power Monday night. Abreu hit 24 home runs in the first round in 2005 at Detroit's Comerica Park.

With his free and easy left-handed swing, Hamilton connected on 13 consecutive cuts before falling short of the fences on his final two. His longest shot was estimated at 512 feet.

 

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