Although the weather was absolutely perfect for Championship Weekend 2017, Friday night featured a stiff breeze from the north, making conditions for the annual Home Run Derby unfavorable to hitters.

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Despite the wind, 34 brave competitors stepped up to the plate at Migley Field to swing for the fences.  In the end, newcomer Jared Jonkman reigned supreme, defeating Seth Campbell, 3-2, in the finals.

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Because of the wind conditions, the popular bracket format was not utilized for the 2017 Derby, as only 7 of the participants were able to hit at least one home run in the first round.

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Those competitors advanced to the second round with Jonkman and Campbell emerging as the top sluggers of the night.