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The first night game in Major League Baseball history is played in Cincinnati, Ohio, with the Cincinnati Reds beating the Philadelphia Phillies 2–1 at Crosley Field.
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Sporting event which takes place after the local sunset
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City in Ohio, United States
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Major League Baseball franchise in Cincinnati, Ohio
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American Major League Baseball team
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Crosley Field
Major League Baseball park in Cincinnati, Ohio
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