Watch Jordan Walker win 2026 Home Run Derby in walk-off fashion

PHILADELPHIA — Jordan Walker needed a few extra dents of his own in the Liberty Bell to win the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby. Four, to be exact.

In what was a highly entertaining final matchup against a hometown star – Philadelphia Phillies‘ designated hitter Kyle Schwarber – the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder mashed a flurry of home runs at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, July 13 to overcome Schwarber in the final. Walker hit three do-or-die home runs off the final magenta ball to tie Schwarber’s 11 home runs before hitting a fourth to win the event.

And he made some history, becoming the first Cardinals player to win the MLB Home Run Derby.

Schwarber and Phillies teammate Bryce Harper were the headliners in this year’s derby at their home ballpark. Harper, who was a “legacy pick” for the All-Star Game by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, did not make it out of the first round.

Next up in Philadelphia will be the 96th edition of the Major League Baseball Midsummer Classic at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals competes in the finals of the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia.

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Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals competes in the finals of the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia.

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Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after competing in the finals.

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Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts as teammate Kyle Schwarber (not pictured) competes in the finals of the 2026 Home Run Derby.

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Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox reacts before competing during the semifinals of the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.

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Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies competes during the semifinals of the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia.

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Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies competes during the semifinals of the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia.

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Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies and third base coach Dino Ebel of the Los Angeles Dodgers embrace during the 2026 Home Run Derby.

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Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies competes.

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Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox competes during the 2026 Home Run Derby.

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Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox, Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox, Jac Caglianone of the Kansas City Royals, and Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies look on after being introduced before the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia.

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A general view of the stadium and field as fans look on before the home run derby at Citizens Bank Park.

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Fans look on before the start of the home run derby at Citizens Bank Park.

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The festivities continue in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 14 with the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.

• Date: Tuesday, July 14

• Time: 8 p.m. ET

• Location: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia)

• TV: Fox

• Streaming: Fox One, Fubo

Location: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia)

The 2026 Midsummer Classic has arrived, and USA TODAY will have reporters on the ground in Philadelphia and at home eager to deliver the goods. From media day and the Home Run Derby to the red carpet and All-Star Game, we’ll have everything covered.

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