May 23

SEA2
HOU9
Final
BAL5
BOS19
Final
MIL5
PIT6
Final
CHC13
CIN6
Final
SF4
WAS0
Final
TOR1
TB3
Final
BAL0
BOS0
Postponed
CLE3
DET1
Final
LAD7
NYM5
Final
SD2
ATL1
Final
TEX1
CWS4
Final

May 24

SEA5
HOU3
Final
KC1
MIN3
Final
ARI3
STL4
Final
NYY2
COL3
Final
MIA4
LAA7
Final
PHI4
ATH3
Final
BAL16-33
BOS26-26
FS1 @5:05 PM UTC
KC28-24
MIN28-22
TWTV @6:10 PM UTC
ARI26-25
STL28-23
DBTV @6:15 PM UTC
MIL25-27
PIT18-34
SNPT @8:05 PM UTC
SF30-21
WAS23-28
NBCSBAY @8:05 PM UTC
SD28-21
ATL24-26
FDSO @8:10 PM UTC
TEX25-27
CWS16-35
RASN @8:10 PM UTC
NYY30-20
COL9-42
YES @8:10 PM UTC
CHC31-20
CIN25-27
FDOH @8:10 PM UTC
SEA29-21
HOU26-25
SCHN @8:10 PM UTC
BAL16-33
BOS26-26
MASN @10:35 PM UTC
TOR25-25
TB24-26
FSUN @11:05 PM UTC
LAD32-19
NYM30-21
FOX @11:15 PM UTC
CLE28-22
DET33-19
FOX @11:15 PM UTC

May 25

PHI33-18
ATH22-30
NBCSCA @2:05 AM UTC
MIA19-30
LAA25-25
FDW @2:07 AM UTC
CLE28-22
DET33-19
Roku @3:35 PM UTC
MIL25-27
PIT18-34
SNPT @5:35 PM UTC
SF30-21
WAS23-28
NBCSBAY @5:35 PM UTC
BAL16-33
BOS26-26
MLBN @5:35 PM UTC
TOR25-25
TB24-26
FSUN @5:40 PM UTC
CHC31-20
CIN25-27
MLBN @5:40 PM UTC
TEX25-27
CWS16-35
RASN @6:10 PM UTC
SEA29-21
HOU26-25
SCHN @6:10 PM UTC
KC28-24
MIN28-22
TWTV @6:10 PM UTC
ARI26-25
STL28-23
DBTV @6:15 PM UTC
NYY30-20
COL9-42
YES @7:10 PM UTC
PHI33-18
ATH22-30
NBCSCA @8:05 PM UTC
MIA19-30
LAA25-25
FDW @8:07 PM UTC
SD28-21
ATL24-26
MLBN @8:10 PM UTC
LAD32-19
NYM30-21
ESPN @11:10 PM UTC

May 26

SF30-21
DET33-19
NBCSBAY @5:10 PM UTC
BOS26-26
MIL25-27
MLBN @6:10 PM UTC
COL9-42
CHC31-20
MARQ @6:20 PM UTC
STL28-23
BAL16-33
MASN @7:05 PM UTC
TOR25-25
TEX25-27
RASN @8:05 PM UTC
CIN25-27
KC28-24
FDOH @8:10 PM UTC
CWS16-35
NYM30-21
MLBN @8:10 PM UTC
LAD32-19
CLE28-22
GDTV @10:10 PM UTC
MIN28-22
TB24-26
MLBN @11:05 PM UTC

How does scoring work at the MLB Home Run Derby?

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The Home Run Derby is around the corner, with eight of MLB’s best sluggers licking their chops to blast off at Dodgers Stadium on July 18.

It’s time for the prologue of the Midsummer Classic – an appetizer that promises to feature plenty of dingers from baseball's biggest mashers.

That’s right, we’re talking about the annual Home Run Derby. The yearly showcase of the game’s strongest bats that launches All-Star week like a fastball blasted over the right field wall. 

But how does the Home Run Derby work? 

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Let’s take a look at the scoring and rules of the slugfest, as well as a round-by-round breakdown. 

What are the rules of the MLB’s annual Home Run Derby?

The Home Run Derby is a competition like no other, featuring eight of the MLB’s best players in one bracket.

When it comes to rules, they definitely differ from the typical 9-inning spectacle you watch as you inhale Cracker Jacks and a hot pretzel in the stands. Each participant gets a set amount of time, beginning with three minutes in the first round, to try to hit as many home runs as he can – and when the pitcher isn’t trying to throw strikes, the hitters can be much more successful. Pete Alonso smashed 74 homers en route to the title last year.

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Each batter also gets one 45-second timeout at any point during regulation time. And in addition, all batters get 30 seconds of bonus time, or 60 seconds if the player hits a home run that is at or farther than 475 feet.

How does scoring work at the MLB Home Run Derby?

Batters who have racked up the most homers at the end of each round will advance to the next round. There are eight participants to start, four who advance to round two, and two who face off to be crowned Home Run Derby champion.

In regard to ties, these instances are broken by a 60-second swing-off. There are no breaks or bonus time when ties are being broken.

Round-by-round breakdown of the MLB Home Run Derby

There are three rounds total in the MLB Home Run Derby. 

Rounds one and two last three minutes, while round three lasts two minutes.

How can I watch this year’s Home Run Derby

You can watch this year’s Home Run Derby on the MLB Network or ESPN. The event starts at 8 p.m. ET.

 

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