One-on-One with Twins outfielder Byron Buxton
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ATLANTA () — Ahead of the 95th MLB All-Star game, spoke one-on-one with Byron Buxton inside the American League locker room at Truist Park.

Joey Lamar: I’m here with Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton. Congratulations on being selected for the All-Star Game. As the moment is getting closer, how are you feeling?

Byron Buxton: I feel good. I’m glad to be here. Second All-Star Game. Family’s here a little closer to home. It’s exciting.

JL: Can you tell us about last night during the Home Run Derby? There was a lot of excitement leading up to the event, but what was it like to actually be out there and deliver the kind of performance you did?

BB: I’m happy to have stepped out of my comfort zone to give the world a glimpse of who I am. Doing it back at home made the experience even more special.

JL: Now, in that first round, in the bonus, round five in a row, six overall, I mean, what was it like to hit five out in a row? Like, that’s a pretty amazing moment.

BB: Oh, yeah, I guess. I mean, we kind of do a little bit mess around in BP back home, so just trying to keep it simple. I think about the guys back home and the competition we have amongst ourselves sometimes.

JL: You talked about how special the moment would be when you got to get a towel and a Gatorade bottle from your son. Like, what was it like actually living that moment?

BB: Oh, it’s definitely a dream come true. Obviously, them telling me that as a parent, you want to make their dreams come true and to be able to mark one those off the bucket list for them is something that I really can’t put into words. Their face, their smile, how happy they were that’s all that really matters to me.

JL: Is there anything else that would make this All-Star experience any more memorable? Is a one more thing you want to do for them.

BB: I mean, know I’m here. They’re here. Just enjoy the moment, take it in because it’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing. I won’t be here again to play playing another All-Star Game in Atlanta, so make the most of it.

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