The eight competitors for the American Association’s Home Run Derby in Fargo have been announced and are very heavily represented by the Railroaders. Kyle Martin, Aaron Altherr and Steven Rivas all have been chosen to swing for the fences Monday, July 21, at 7 p.m.

Cleburne looks to recreate the result from last year’s derby, where Hill Alexander and Brian O’Grady competed in the final. O’Grady came out on top after a sudden death swing-off.

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