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Tim Capurso

How Shohei Ohtani Helped Dodgers Teammate Teoscar Hernandez Win Home Run Derby

Jul 2, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) is greeted by left fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports | Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Teoscar Hernandez became the first Los Angeles Dodgers player to win the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Tx., and he did it with the help of one of his Dodgers teammates.

None other than two-time American League MVP and 2024 National League MVP frontrunner Shohei Ohtani delivered some sound advice to Hernandez before the Derby, words that the latter shared following his Derby victory.

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