Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Joc Pederson entered an epic struggle after Pederson tied Guerrero Jr. with 29 home runs at the end of regulation. Guerrero then hit eight home runs in the one-minute overtime period and Pederson followed suit with eight of his own, sending the duo to a three-swing swing-off. There, Guerrero hit one home run and Pederson matched with one of his own, moving the pair a second three-swing swing-off. Finally, Guerrero Jr. slugged two home runs, which proved to be enough for a berth in the finals.