Dominican Republic celebrates David Ortiz joining baseball Hall of Fame

Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz joins the baseball Hall of Fame this week, and his home country the Dominican Republic is celebrating. Ortiz is the fourth Dominican-born player to enter the Hall of Fame. Host Marco Werman has reactions from the country.

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