Harmon Killebrew powers twins
Harmon Killebrew hits a pair of homers and a double to boost his RBI total to an American League-high 90. The Twins beat the Pilots, 9 – 2.
Rod Carew and Tony Oliva complete two double steals on two consecutive pitches
June 16, 1969, Rod Carew and Tony Oliva complete two double steals on two consecutive pitches in the same game. In the bottom of the first inning at Metropolitan Stadium, Tony Oliva and Rod Carew complete a double steal, swiping second and third base, respectively. On the next pitch thrown by Angels’ starter Tom Murphy,…
Rod Carew steals home on second triple steal of season for Twins
On June 4, 1969, the Minnesota Twins pull off one of baseball’s most unusual plays – a triple steal. Rod Carew steals home on the play, giving the Twins an eighth inning run against the New York Yankees. The Twins had also pulled off a triple steal earlier in the season. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community”…
Rod Carew becomes the first player in 28 years to steals second, third, and home in sequence
On May 18, 1969, Rod Carew of the Minnesota Twins steals second, third, and home during the third inning of an 8-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Carew pulls off the trifecta against the battery of Mickey Lolich and Bill Freehan. Carew becomes the first player in 28 years to steal three bases in sequence…
Reggie Jackson brawls with twins after he hits homers in his first two at bats
April 24, 1969 – After hitting home runs in his first two at-bats of the game against Dave Boswell, Reggie Jackson led off the 5th inning to face Twins reliever Dick Woodson. After throwing his first pitch high and tight, but behind Jackson, and with his second pitch sailing about four feet over Reggie’s head,…
Rollie Fingers wins first major league start, shuts out the Minnesota Twins, 7 – 0
In his first major league start, Rollie Fingers of the Oakland Athletics shuts out the Minnesota Twins, 7 – 0, at Metropolitan Stadium, stopping Minnesota’s seven-game winning streak.
Lou Piniella was the first batter in Kansas City Royals history.
Lou Piniella was the first batter in Kansas City Royals history. On April 8, 1969, he led off the bottom of the first inning against left-hander Tom Hall of the Minnesota Twins and doubled to left field. He finished the season with a team-leading .282 batting average, winning the AL Rookie of the Year Award….
Cesar Tovar plays one inning at each position for the Minnesota Twins, becoming only the second major leaguer in history to do it.
1968 – Cesar Tovar plays one inning at each position for the Minnesota Twins, becoming only the second major leaguer in history to do it. Bert Campaneris of the Oakland Athletics was the first, earlier this season.
Denny McLain notches win number 28‚ beating the Twins‚ 8 – 3
1968 – Denny McLain notches win number 28‚ beating the Twins‚ 8 – 3. The Tigers score 4 runs off Jim Kaat before the first out is recorded. Minnesota rookie Graig Nettles hits his first homer‚ off Denny.
Mickey Mantle homer ties him with Jimmie Foxx for 3rd place on the all-time list.
1968 – Jim Merritt loses his shutout in the 9th inning when Mickey Mantle parks a pinch homer at the Metrodome. The Twins win, 3 – 1. Mick’s homer ties him with Jimmie Foxx for 3rd place on the all-time list.
