ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - After Friday night's game, another game in which David Ortiz failed to hit a home run, the designated hitter walked out of the clubhouse without acknowledging reporters. Teammate Julio Lugo urged the media to give Ortiz some space, the slump obviously weighing heavily. (Full article: 777 words)

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