June 20 in Minnesota Twins History: Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles collects the 2,000th hit of his career (1970)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On June 20, 1970, future Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles collects the 2,000th hit of his career- a 3-run homer off Washington’s Joe Coleman in the 5th inning. The drive snaps a 2 – 2 tie, and the Orioles hang on for a 5 – 4 victory. Robinson’s prowess at

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