Phillies' Kyle Schwarber To Compete In 2022 Home Run Derby

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PHILADEPHIA (CBS) -- On Monday night, Phillies' Kyle Schwarber will get a chance to do what he does best – hit home runs. Schwarber will be competing in the Home Run Derby ahead of Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game.

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 16: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two run home run in the third inning during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Schwarber, who has already hit 29 home runs this season, is the No. 1 seed in the contest, but it won't be easy. He'll have to find a way to beat Pete Alonso of the Mets, who is hoping to win the derby for the third straight time.

It all starts at 8 p.m.

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