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Ortiz sets club record for 35-HR campaigns

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David Ortiz celebrated a major home run milestone last Saturday when he swatted the 500th homer of his career, and he has another reason to celebrate Wednesday.

The Boston Red Sox designated hitter launched a rocket to center field off Baltimore Orioles starter Mike Wright in the second inning to set a new club record for most 35-homer seasons with six.

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Ortiz's 35th blast moved him out of a tie with Jimmie Foxx, Manny Ramirez, and Ted Williams - who all accomplished the feat five times.

"Big Papi" also joins Barry Bonds as the only players to crush 35 homers in consecutive seasons at age 38 and older.

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