Shining a Light on Night Baseball's Rich 77-Year History
WEBOct 25, 2012 · On May 24, 1935, the first night baseball game was played under GE lights with more than 20,000 fans in attendance---about 10 times the number that had been attending day games. For the seven games played under the lights at Crosley Field that first year, average attendance stood at 18,500 fans.
Night games gave access to baseball to millions
WEBBut the impact of baseball under the lights is beyond question, as one of the game’s most important innovations of the 20th century. On May 24, 1935, the first night game in major league baseball history was played at Cincinnati’s Crosley Field, where the home team defeated the Phillies, 2-1.
Play ball! How night baseball came to Cincinnati in 1935
WEBMar 25, 2024 · When Cincinnati Reds President Larry MacPhail saw the lamp come to life, he flipped a switch and 632 floodlights towering above the stadium came on. A crowd of 20,422 let out a huge roar as a new era in major league baseball got …
Shohei Ohtani's six-hit, three-HR, 10-RBI game | 09/19/2024
WEB2 days ago · September 19, 2024 | 00:02:52. Reels. Shohei Ohtani records six impactful hits, highlighted by three homers to help accumulate 10 RBIs, and steals two historic bases. More From This Game.
Our Rich History: 150th anniversary - NKyTribune
WEBMar 18, 2019 · Barber called the play-by-play for the pioneering first night game in professional baseball, held at Crosley Field on May 24, 1935. Other major league team owners opposed lighted night games ...
The Evolution of Night Games in World Series History
WEBJun 1, 2024 · Explore how night games revolutionized the World Series, enhancing fan experience, boosting economics, and refining gameplay in baseball's grandest stage.
Aaron Judge hits 54th homer as Yankees crush Athletics
WEB6 hours ago · Aaron Judge belted his major-league-leading 54th home run, Carlos Rodon threw six shutout innings and the visiting New York Yankees bombarded the Oakland Athletics 10-0 on Saturday night, giving ...
Guardians slip past Twins in 10 to clinch playoff spot
WEB2 days ago · September 19 - Andres Gimenez had three hits, including a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning, as the Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff spot by rallying to defeat the visiting Minnesota ...
Pitching duel in spotlight as Yankees, A's meet | Reuters
WEB1 day ago · A repeat of one of the season's strong pitchers' duels provides the marquee matchup Saturday night when Carlos Rodon and the New York Yankees continue their road series against JP Sears and the ...
Evolution of Baseball Stadium Lighting - 1000Bulbs Blog
WEBMar 21, 2016 · In the mid-19th century, night games were a radical idea, but thanks to a few charismatic engineers and innovative lighting technology, the world is now accustomed to a night out at the ballpark. As lighting technology continues to evolve, there is a push towards more energy efficient ballparks.
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