May 4th, 1871
The first ever game of professional organized baseball is in the books. The Forest Citys of Cleveland went into the Kekiongas stadium and took the first ever game 11-4. The Forest Citys took a 10-0 after the 6th inning thanks to player of the game, 1st baseman Jim Carleton (5 AB, 3 3 H, 2 3B).
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