Fans pulling for Hamilton after display
Published 7/15/2008 by Jon Blau at Major League Baseball News
The fans got their money's worth at the State Farm Home Run Derby on Monday night, witnessing history when Josh Hamilton hit a record 28 in the first round. It was just another memorable moment at Yankee Stadium, in its last year hosting games.
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