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Longoria sets new career high with 34th homer

According to Statcast™, the exit velocity for Longoria's homer was 103.1 mph with a projected distance of 423 feet, which tied for his 11th longest home run of the season.

In addition to establishing a personal best, Longoria tied Jose Canseco (1999) for the single-season club record for home runs hit by a right-handed hitter. Carlos Pena holds the Rays record for home runs, with 46 in 2007. Pena ranks second on the list, too, after hitting 39 in 2009. Longoria tied Aubrey Huff (34 in 2003) for third place.

Longoria now has 19 career home runs at Camden Yards.