Alonso, Acuna, Pujols will take part in 2022 HR Derby

Tom Ruminski• ·
DENVER, CO - JULY 12: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets bats in the final round during the 2021 T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Coors Field on Monday, July 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.
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The 2022 Home Run Derby in Los Angeles is shaping up to be a good one.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso will compete for his third straight title at the event:

Alonso defeated Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the 2019 final and took down Trey Mancini in the final round in 2021. There was no contest in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is also returning to the Home Run Derby after he took part in 2019:

St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols confirmed Monday that he'll be in the event. The 42-year-old is in his final MLB season, and he's previously taken part in 2003, 2007, 2009, and 2015.

The rest of the field for the July 18 event held at Dodger Stadium has yet to be revealed.

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