 July 5th, 1969. The 69 Twins entered the day tied with the Oakland Athletics for first place in the American League West. The A's sent Chuck Dobson to the mound to take on Martin's Marauders, but he did not last very long at all. Here's the pitch to Harbin. Swung on. There it goes. It's way back there, and it is a home run. The Twins lead 4-1.