Schwarber comes up short in Home Run Derby thriller | Live updates

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Last updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 3:56AM GMT
Phillies fans pack Citizens Bank Park for 2026 Home Run Derby

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia gets underway on Tuesday night.

Six players will represent the Phillies, including Brandon Marsh (starter), pitchers Jhoan Duran, Cristopher Sánchez and Jesús Luzardo, first baseman Bryce Harper and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber.

The 2026 festivities kicked off on July 10 with the HBCU Swingman Classic.

The National League will look for a second consecutive victory over the American League after winning last year in a first-ever, Home Run Derby-style swing-off -- the tiebreaker, as the game was tied 6-6 after nine innings.

The Phillies are hosting the All-Star Game for the fourth time in their history -- but it will be the first time at Citizens Bank Park.

Follow live updates on all the excitement below:

ByDavid Schoenfield ESPN logo
3 hours and 38 minutes ago

Schwarber advances as Contreras comes up just short

This was the most exciting moment of the night. Willson Contreras had two swings to tie Kyle Schwarber.

The fans booing like it's Apollo Creed trying to knock out Rocky Balboa. Contreras pops up to shallow center field. The crowd goes wild.

One last swing. Contreras nearly gets hit by a pitch. The crowd cheers. Then another pop-up. Contreras is out. The hometown hero moves on. Cue AI montage of Schwarber running up the steps of the Philly Art Museum.

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1:39 AM GMT

Bryce Harper eliminated after first round

Bryce Harper won the 2018 Home Run Derby in front of his home fans when he was with the Nationals, but he couldn't replicate that performance tonight in Philly.

He took a lot of pitches from Dodgers coach Dino Ebel, who has pitched to previous Home Run Derby champions, but just couldn't get a consistent swing going despite chants of "Let's go, Bryce!" from the crowd. The hope for Phillies fans now rests on the broad shoulders of Kyle Schwarber.

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1:44 AM GMT

Schwarber finishes round 1 with 10 homers

Kyle Schwarber finished round 1 with 10 homers to advance to the semifinals.

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12:23 AM GMT

Citizens Bank Park roars as Bryce Harper gets introduced

There was a thunderous roar at the Bank as Michael Buffer introduced Bryce Harper.