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Ortiz, Ellsbury awarded

Posted by Gary Dzen, Boston.com Staff October 1, 2007 07:11 PM

David Ortiz was named AL Player of the Month and Jacoby Ellsbury was named AL Rookie of the Month for September, according to a statement released by the Red Sox.

Ortiz hit .396 with nine home runs and 27 RBIs in 26 games. He led the league with an .824 slugging percentage and had 21 extra base hits. This is the third time Ortiz has won the award.

Called up for the second time this season on Sept. 1, Ellsbury hit .361 with 17 RBIs in 26 games during September.

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