Record in Home Run Derby

Tonight in Yankee Stadium, at the Major League Home Run Derby held the night before the Annual All Star Game, Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton (right) hit a record 28 home runs in his first round of competition.

But, as it turns out, he didn’t win the event. Justin Morneau of the Minnesota Twins did.

Evidently, Hamilton’s early herculean efforts took their toll in tiring him, as he was only able to hit three dingers in the final round, while Morneau hit five to win. Three of Hamilton's shots were over 500 feet, and fans were egging him on to be the first player ever to hit one out of Yankee stadium. That didn't happen.

The point of interest in the story is other than baseball. Hamilton, in the last year or two, has reversed a life of addictions and is finding success in both life and baseball beyond his wildest dreams. He attributes it all to a newly-found faith in God.