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This Day in Yankees History: Mays and Soriano reach home run feats

The start of the 2020 season is finally underway! The Pinstripe Alley team is going to continue to keep these daily posts that highlight a few key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. Let’s take a trip down memory lane.

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This Day in Yankees History (September 22)

51 years ago

Willie Mays joins Babe Ruth as the second major leaguer to hit 600 career home runs. The historic homer is delivered as a pinch-hitter in the top of the seventh inning off Padres pitcher Mike Corkins.