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Matt Kemp ready for HR Derby

Updated: July 2, 2012, 2:38 AM ET
By Ramona Shelburne | ESPNLosAngeles.com

Matt Kemp took batting practice, ran the bases full speed and pronounced himself ready to captain the National League squad in the Home Run Derby at the All Star Break.

Andre Ethier ran, threw and was able to swing off a tee.

But for now, neither of the Los Angeles Dodgers sluggers will play in the All Star Game.

Kemp was voted into the All-Star Game but said he will have to sit out while he finishes his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury that's kept him ...

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