For the fifth time, a team record, Willie Mays collects five hits in a game. In the 9-2 Giants victory over Philadelphia at Candlestick Park, the ‘Say Hey Kid’ hits two two-run homers in the first and second innings, and follows up with singles in the fourth, fifth, and eighth.

This Day In Baseball

On August 6, 1962 — For the fifth time, a team record, Willie Mays collects five hits in a game. In the 9-2 Giants victory over Philadelphia at Candlestick Park, the ‘Say Hey Kid’ hits two two-run homers in the first and second innings, and follows up with singles in the fourth, fifth, and eighth.

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