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Just like the Little League chant goes — they’re home run hitters; look it up on Twitter.

Reno Aces infielder Kevin Cron and outfielder Yasmany Tomas will both participate in the Home Run Derby event during the Triple-A All-Star Game festivities next week in El Paso, Texas, the league announced Monday.

Entering July, Cron led the Pacific Coast League with 26 home runs, despite not appearing in a PCL game from May 22 through June 22. He has hit 20 or more home runs in five straight professional seasons.

Cron finished June by being named as the PCL’s player of the week for June 24 to June 30. He hit .370 and had five home runs and 13 RBI in that span.

Tomas is batting .296 with 22 home runs and 61 RBI in 79 games for the Aces. He had a four-homer game on May 20 to lead the Aces to a 25-8 victory over Tacoma.

He hit 31 homers in 2016 for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Triple-A Home Run Derby is scheduled for Monday. The All-Star Game is Wednesday at Southwest University Park, home of the El Paso Chihuahuas.

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Cron and Tomas will also represent the PCL in the 32nd annual All-Star Game against the International League, where they will be joined on the PCL roster by Aces relief pitcher Jimmie Sherfy.

The Aces (37-46) will enter the All-Star break after playing a four-game home series against Sacramento from Thursday through Sunday.

Next series

Who: Sacramento River Cats (42-41) at Reno Aces (37-46)

When: Thursday through Sunday

Where: Greater Nevada Field