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Rios Victim of Home Run Derby Curse?
Rios Victim of Home Run Derby Curse?
In 2007 Alex Rios was having what is known to be a “break out” season. Before the All-Star break, Rios had launched 17 home runs into the seats of ballparks around the league. During the Derby, Rios pounded out 19 bombs, losing to Vladimir Guerrero in the final round by one home run. Since …

