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Held at T-Mobile Park, this year’s Home Run Derby was truly a spectacular event to watch. At dawn, after clearing away the potential candidates, Vladmir Guerrero Jr. and Randy Arozarena faced each other in the finals. However, even after the vehement efforts of Arozarena, it was Guerrero who lifted the trophy. But despite the loss the MLB player, he won the hearts of many.

Randy Arozarena who last year played the semi-finals of the World Baseball Classic representing Mexico reached the finals of the Derby this time but, unfortunately, could not take the trophy home. As, After easing his way into the finals, Randy made his usual celebratory move, but this time he had one special guest with him on the ground.

Randy Arozarena?s heartfelt moment with his daughter

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After the Derby, Randy Arozarena was seen with his daughter in the field. Arozarena was recognized doing his celebratory arm fold near the ground as he kept his daughter, who was wearing the athlete?s cap, on the home plate. Later, the athlete carried his daughter in his arms as he waved to the crowd.

The video went viral after a Twitter media account posted it with the caption, ?Randy and his daughter are absolutely adorable.? During the interviews, the athlete went live on Instagram, showcasing a heartwarming moment as he held his daughter in his lap.

The athlete who gained Mexican citizenship just one year after escaping Cuba in 2015 played a staunch game against the Blue Jays and fought till the last hit for the trophy. But unfortunately, he could only secure the runner-up position in the event.

Randy Arozarena’s performance at the Derby

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Randy Arozarena started the Derby against Adolis Garcia with 24 dingers, reaching the one last step to the trophy.?The athlete could only hit 21 homers against Guerrero Jr., who shot 25 big flies and took the trophy home. The athlete, however, did his best. He swiftly hit two home runs during the extra time and had only 30 seconds to beat the score.

On the other hand, Vlad celebrated his win by doing Randy’s folding arm pose on the mound. Later, Ken Griffey Jr. presented the trophy to the star of the night.

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All in all, Randy Arozarena’s moment with his daughter was the event’s showstopper. From holding his daughter in his lap to carrying his loss gracefully was truly phenomenal to watch; the player exhibited the pinnacle of sportsmanship.

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