Vladimir Guerrero Jr. named All-Star Game MVP as AL wins, 5-2

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads MLB in batting average (.332) and is second in home runs with 28. Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. crushes home run in All-Star Game

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 7/13/21

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. provided fans with the best moment of the early part of the All-Star Game at Coors Field on Tuesday night.

Vlad absolutely demolished a pitch from National League pitcher Corbin Burnes in the top of the third inning. He drove it an estimated 468 feet.

OH MY WORD VLAD JR.

He just destroyed that ball.

Tatis Jr's reaction He knew it was gone right away. pic.twitter.com/wLMff6XJZb

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 14, 2021

Man, that was just crushed.

Vlad Jr. leads MLB in batting average (.332) and is second in home runs with 28. He proved once again that he can get the job done even against the best pitchers in the game.

The home run gave the American League a 2-0 lead in the top of the third.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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