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Two Phillies Make Home Run Derby List

Sports Illustrated posted their list of the top moments from the history of the Home Run Derby. Two of our own made the list..

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2006 - Walkoff Blast - Home Run Derby's Greatest Moments - Photos - SI.com
Ryan Howard's 23rd and final homer eliminates runner-up David Wright (22 HRs) and clinches his first Derby crown in 2006 at Pittsburgh.

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2005 - Abreu's Tear - Home Run Derby's Greatest Moments - Photos - SI.com
In 2005 at Detroit's Comerica Park, Philly's Bobby Abreu went ballistic in the first round with a record 24 home runs in the first round and belted another 11 in the finals to defeat Pudge Rodriguez. Abreu would hit 41 total for the Derby to set an overall record. Ironically, Abreu would hit only six home runs in the second half of the season.

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