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2500 Hits for Ortega
Friday, July 12th , 2041
By going 2-for-3 in the New Jersey 5-3 win over New Orleans, Raúl Ortega reached the 2500-hit mark. The Mercer County Waterfront Park fans, friend and foe, burst into applause and Ortega's teammates hugged and congratulated him on his achievement.
"The guys began the countdown weeks ago," said the newest member of the 2500 Club. "I don't know who was more excited -- them or me."
In his career, Ortega is batting .265 with a total of 396 home runs.
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