SportsHamilton Puts on Show at Home Run DerbyHamilton Puts on Show at Home Run DerbyThe Associated PressJosh Hamilton hit 28 home runs at this year's home run derby. That is a new record for a single round. Hamilton is finally living up to his all-star talent, after years of disappointment and drug abuse. (July 15)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] Josh Hamilton may not have won this year's home run derby -- losing to the Twins Justin Morneau (mor-know). But Hamilton (HE) was definetly the star of the show. Setting a new record, Hamilton belted 28 home runs in the first round of this year's home run derby. A mark that tops the old record of 24, set a couple years ago by Bobby Abreu. This is Hamilton's first all-star game ... After years of disappointment and at times -- drug abuse. Back in 19-99, Hamilton's future seemed bright.He was the number one overall pick in the draft -- chosen by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. But In 2001, Hamilton's life took a turn for the worse.He started using drugs and made his first of eight attempts at rehab. Then, from 2002 to 2006, the one-time prep star did not play baseball at all ... In 2007, Josh Hamilton made his major league debut .. With the Cincinnati Reds. He was traded to the Texas Rangers in the off-season and has had a phenomenal first half. He currently leads all of major league baseball with 95 runs batted in. But, Josh Hamilton is now best known for lighting up the New York City skyline and putting on a performance the home run derby has never seenAnd will likely never forget, ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE:-------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER:------------------------------VIDEO SOURCE:--------------------------VIDEO APPROVAL:------------------------------VIDEO RESTRICTIONS:----------------------------------SCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE:------------------------------------
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