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Big Papi ties Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas with home run No. 521

Boston’s David Ortiz points skyward after blasting home run No. 521 of his career against the Seattle Mariners Friday.
Boston’s David Ortiz points skyward after blasting home run No. 521 of his career against the Seattle Mariners Friday. The Associated Press

Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz hit home run No. 521 of his career Friday night in an 8-4 loss to the Seattle Mariners at home. The home run ties Ortiz with National Baseball Hall of Famers Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas for 19th place on the all-time list. Here is the video:

This story was originally published June 17, 2016 at 9:06 PM with the headline "Big Papi ties Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas with home run No. 521."

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