Tuesday, July 13, 2010

David Ortiz Hits 11 Home Runs, Winning Derby

David Ortiz Hits 11 Home Runs, Winning Derby:David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox Florida Marlins veteran showed how to do this by clicking the 11 home runs in the final round in the derby.

Final, held on Monday at Angel Stadium gave Ortiz the opportunity to record his first home run derby victory, defeating Florida friends Hanley Ramirez, 11-5.

After the game ended, Ortiz has dedicated his victory Jose Lima, fellow Dominican major league pitcher Jose Lima, who unfortunately died in May at 37.

Boston Red Sox veteran was very touched by this tragedy and tried to comfort his family, dedicating his success to Lima.


Ortiz got to the finals with 21 home runs, accompanied by Ramirez, but when they met, Ortiz was the best player, the second star derby to reach double digits.