The article chronicles significant events in baseball history that occurred on May 23 over various years. It highlights dramatic comebacks, such as the Cleveland Blues' last-minute triumph over the Washington Senators in 1901 and individual feats, including Joe DiMaggio's three home runs in 1948. The piece also records notable records broken, like Shawn Green’s four home runs and 19 total bases in 2002, showcasing the evolving legacy of the sport filled with memorable moments.
The Cleveland Blues, later known as the Indians, scored nine runs with two outs in the ninth inning to beat the Washington Senators 14-13.
In 2002, Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shawn Green became the 14th man in major league history to homer four times in a game, achieving a record of 19 total bases.
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