Gail Harris is the last player to hit a home run as a New York Giant, as they beat the Pirates, 9 – 5, in the 2nd game of a doubleheader. Ruben Gomez gains the last New York Giants victory.

On September 21, 1957 — Gail Harris is the last player to hit a home run as a New York Giant, as they beat the Pirates, 9 – 5, in the 2nd game of a doubleheader. Ruben Gomez gains the last New York Giants victory.

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