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Hey Twins Fans - catch exciting baseball action tonight on KFIL 103.1 as the Twins take on Chicago starting at 6:30. In 1922, Chicago White Sox' Charlie Robertson pitched a perfect game against the Tigers. Today's date in 1961, Willie Mays, playing for the San Francisco Giants, hit four, count 'em, four home runs in a 14-4 victory over the Milwaukee Braves. In 1970, Cubs' Billy Williams became the first National League player to play 1,000 consecutive games. Pete Rose got himself in a little trouble today in 1988 during a Mets/Reds game. The Mets won 6-5 on a delayed call by first base umpire, Dave Pallone. Due to the call, Reds manager, Pete Rose received a ten thousand dollar fine and a 30-day suspension when Pallone accidentally poked Rose in the cheek and Rose shoved Pallone twice.