MINNEAPOLIS -- With his first swing of the day on Saturday, José Ramírez made history.

Ramírez blasted a first-inning solo homer off Twins starter Joe Ryan, his 30th of the season. That made him the first player in franchise history with three 30-30 seasons -- as in, 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases.

He’s also the second switch-hitter and second third baseman in MLB history with three 30-30 seasons, joining former Mets slugger Howard Johnson in both categories. Besides Ramírez and Johnson, only Alfonsio Soriano (four times), Bobby Bonds (five) and Barry Bonds (five) have more than two 30-30 seasons.

It’s already been a historic weekend for Ramírez, who stole his 40th base of the season on Friday night. Coupled with his 41-steal season last year, it made him the fourth player in franch

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