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New York Mets' Pete Alonso watches after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale walks off the mound after a hand injury during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols tips this cap to the crowd as he his honored before the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez watches his two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber follows through after hitting a home run against Washington Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez hits an RBI double to score Dylan Moore during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, July 3, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)Akron RubberDucks hitting coach Junior Betances throws batting practice to Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez before a baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians, Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Cleveland. Betances will throw to Ramirez during the Home Run Derby. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane
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New York Mets' Pete Alonso watches after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)