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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – It took two extra rounds, but Kevin Scarbinsky of the Alabama Media Group outlasted Tom Annino of Alabama's NBC 13 to win the Inaugural Samford University Media Home Run Derby, held Thursday morning at Joe Lee Griffin Field.
Scarbinsky and Annino each hit six home runs in the two regulation rounds. In the first extra round, Scarbinsky and Annino hit one home run each. In the second overtime, Annino hit two homers in his time at bat, but Scarbinsky hit the first three pitches out in his turn to win the event, 10-9.
A total of 17 participants from Birmingham-area television stations, radio stations and print media participated in the inaugural event. The derby was held to thank the local media for their coverage of Samford athletics.
Behind Scarbinsky and Annino, Mark Prater from CBS 42 hit three homers. Kyle Burger of NBC 13, Patrick Claybon of CBS 42 and Al Del Greco from JOX hit two homers each during the event.
Below is a list of participants that hit at least one home run during the event.
MEDIA HOME RUN DERBY TOTALKevin Scarbinsky, Alabama Media Group 10 (4 in extra rounds)
Tom Annino, NBC 13 9 (3 in extra rounds)
Mark Prater, CBS 42 3
Kyle Burger, NBC 13 2
Patrick Claybon, CBS 42 2
Al Del Greco, JOX 2
Scot Harrison, JOX 1
Wes Jones, CBS 42 1
