May 27 in San Francisco Giants History: Philadelphia Phillies slugger Cy Williams hits his 15th homerun of May, to set a new major league record for the month (1923)

On May 27, 1923 — At the Polo Grounds, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Cy Williams hits his 18th home run of the season, and his 15th of May, to set a new major league record for the month. The homer comes off New York Giants pitcher Rosy Ryan.

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