When you're going into a game, you're not expected to hit a home run every game. You're just doing everything proper with proper swings.

A Home Run Derby is fun. It's just like taking batting practice, and you just want to go deep. Guys do it every day. Yes, there's a little more pressure when they pull that cage back, but if you practice properly, it shouldn't affect the second half of your season at all.

At the Home Run Derby, you're expected to hit home runs. You're up there trying to hit home runs.

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