Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Joc Pederson was one of eight contestants in the Home Run Derby and he did very well for the Dodgers and for himself. He made it to the final round where he lost to the Cincinnati Reds' Todd Frazier 15-14. I am not a big fan of this even especially from the perspective of the Dodgers going in to the second half of the season.
Pederson hit a total of 39 home runs on the night but remarked how tired he was after the event was over. A home run hitting contest is also a great way to mess up a swing. Pederson leads the Dodgers with 20 home runs but his average has dipped into the high .220's.
He is also starting in the All Star game so the Dodgers may need to rest him more in the second half of the season. Carl Crawford is due back shortly after the break and Andre Ethier can also provide a left handed bat in the lineup.
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