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The 2009 MBL Home Run Derby and All-Star Game will be held Sunday, August 23rd at Zirkel Field.  The Home Run Derby will feature the league leaders in HR (2 or more on season), as well as, Chris Teske last year's champ.  The All-Star Game will feature outstanding players from around the MBL representing their clubs. All-Star Game at 11am, HR Derby to follow.  Managers, please select 3 players, including one pitcher or catcher who will come to play in the All-Star Game.

2008 MBL Home Run Derby Recap

The 2008 Milwaukee Baseball League Home Run Derby offered a barage of home runs and fun for the dozen MBL sluggers who took part.  Advancing to the semi-finals after homering in their first round were Long Wong's players Ryan Estes, Adam Graves and Chris Adamski, who held the first round lead with three home runs on ten swings, Steve Laabs of the Phillies and Chris Teske of the Braves.  In the semi-finals though, Chris Teske of the Braves and Steve Laabs of the Phillies came out with three home-runs each, to advance to the Championship round.  In the semi's Teske had one shot into the drainage ditch beyond the right field wall estimated at about 430 feet.  Laabs not to be outdone, used his rediculous bat speed to hit one over the left field wall to the base of a very far away tree, also estimated at about 430 feet. 

In the Championship Round, Chris Teske launched three home runs in his first seven swings, including another into the drainage ditch.  He narrowly missed number 4 which hit the bridge going over the drainage ditch just foul and another which put a dent in the 320 sign in right field.  Laabs started out slow and possibly a little worn down as three balls landed on the warning track in his first nine swings.  After a brief recount of his swings determined Laabs did in fact have one out left, Laabs loosened up and hit two bombs to pull within 3-2 with an out left.  Laabs launched his final ball down the left field line, only to hook foul before going over the fence falling just short of tying things up.  Congratulations to 2008 HR Derby Champ Chris Teske.