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Jordan Walker’s Derby Upset | St. Louis Cardinals News
Jordan Walker stunned the crowd in Philadelphia, turning boos into cheers by winning the Home Run Derby after a dramatic comeback against hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber. Down 11-0, Walker crushed four straight homers to clinch his first-ever title — and become the first Cardinals player to ever win the event. After years of struggle, including stints in the minors, Walker’s simplified, athletic swing finally paid off, earning him his first All-Star nod and a moment of redemption. With some bombs projected over 470 feet in hitter-friendly Philly, he proved doubters wrong — and showed that…
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