Howard won the Home Run Derby on Tuesday night, edging the Mets' David Wright in the final round. Howard, the 2005 NL rookie of the year, hit 23 homers, including 13 that went 440 feet or more. The Phillies' first baseman is hitting .278 with 28 homers and 71 RBIs this season. He will represent the National League in his first All-Star game on Tuesday.
(Updated 7/11/2006)